February 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm SPEAKER: Mary Curtin, Diplomat in Residence/Global Policy Area Chair, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota Dr. Mary T. Curtin, a Minnesota native, joined the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University ...
Read moreHere’s your chance to find out what took place at UNA-USA’s Global Engagement Summit. Typically held at UN Headquarters in New York City, this is the largest annual gathering of UN supporters in the country, bringing together community leaders, college …
Our rivers are a significant part of our state’s identity. They are beautiful and inspiring…calling us to walk along their banks, fish for salmon, or explore what’s around the bend by canoe. But what is happening below the surface? To …
At its annual meeting on January 15, 2022, the board of directors of UNA-MN presented it’s highest award – the Harold E. Stassen Award – to Mehr “Jay” Shahidi. Mehr “Jay” Shahidi is a business owner and has served as a board member, …
2:00 – 4:00 pm Virtual meeting by Zoom. Please register in advance using the link below: Agenda – Recap of 2021– Election of 2022 Officers and Directors– Program with J. Drake Hamilton of Fresh Energy Topic: A Climate Policy Insider’s …
Recording of Virtual Event held Thursday, October 28th In celebration of United Nations Day 2021, the United Nations Association of Minnesota hosted a virtual event featuring guest speaker Jane Eisenhardt of the United Nations Environment Programme. Ms. Eisenhardt led a …
Whereas, 2021 marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations since the Charter was signed in San Francisco on June 26, 1945, and came into force on October 24, 1945; Whereas, for 76 years, the United Nations, …
In 1946, the Minnesota State Fair was canceled because of a polio outbreak. Uncertainty was everywhere and no effective vaccine was yet available. Now, the world is on the verge of being polio-free. By Charles Adams Cogan and Joe Stahlmann …
UNA-MN is proud to be a promotional partner for the 2021 World Food Day Symposium on October 15, 2021 hosted by Global Minnesota. One of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar, World Food Day promotes global awareness and …
July 2021 has earned the distinction of being the world’s hottest month ever recorded, according to global data released recently by NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. Elevated temperatures have worsened droughts and wildfires in many global locations, such as …
Heralding a New Era of Corporate Responsibility for Big Oil EDITOR’S NOTE: Each year, MCEA takes on a number of law students who are interested in environmental law. One thing (of many) that they do is research to help us better …
COVAX is a joint venture of the World Health Organization, the Center for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovation, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF. The idea of COVAX is to ensure global equitable access to vaccines by pre-purchasing huge quantities of COVID …
