Newcastle flagged a UN City
A United Nations flag was raised in Civic Park 16 June when the UN's training arm handed over the global body's ensign to confirm Newcastle as a 'UN City'.
Alexander Mejia, Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research's (UNITAR) Decentralised Cooperation Programme, presented Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen with the UN flag.
Councillor Nelmes and Professor McMillen attended the Geneva induction of UON as UNITAR's Asia-Pacific Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction late last year.
The centre, led by UON Associate Professor Graham Brewer, will draw on the UON School of Architecture and Built Environment's strengths in disaster preparedness and sustainable development to help governments and communities mitigate the impacts of natural disasters and social and industrial upheaval.
Other Articles from this issue
To improve leadership effectiveness - make it personal
Duane is the Operations Manager at a small manufacturing business west of Newcastle.
Whiteley and University work towards hygiene improvements in aged care
Locally based Whiteley Corporation has signed a three year collaborative research agreement with the University of Newca...
Newcastle renewal process accelerates further
The renewal process in Newcastle has been gathering pace in recent years and has now reached an impressive pace that is ...
