Governance

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An Urban Lens on Presidential Immunity

Submitted by Bob Gleeson on July 3, 2024 - 12:40

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major ruling in the case known as Trump vs. United States.  The case was brought by former President Donald Trump to dismiss all Federal charges against him for allegedly criminal behavior for actions he took while he served as the 45th President of the United States.

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An Urban Lens on the Trump Convictions

Submitted by Bill Bowen on June 25, 2024 - 14:12

Former President Donald J. Trump’s felony convictions in a New York state court several weeks ago highlights two opposing narratives explaining the country's current divide.  Each narrative resonates well with different components of urban communities. Each major political party has crafted its preferred narrative to resonate with its target voters.  In doing so, these opposing narratives significantly erode the social fabric of American cities.

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Improving Local Governance to Combat Global Warming | The Urban Lens Newsletter

Submitted by Bill Bowen on April 6, 2023 - 09:34

Local governments and officials can play essential roles in shaping urban environments in ways that are conducive to collective action that slows the rate of global warming.  Or, if their local governance mechanisms are not designed and implemented thoughtfully and effectively, they can also contribute to a range of problems and obstacles to such action.

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Celebrating Philippine-Australia Educational Partnerships in Victoria

Submitted by Matthew Coote on November 8, 2021 - 10:55
Nov 17 2021 11:00
Nov 17 2021 17:00
Australia/Melbourne

The Philippine-Australia Committee for Education (PACE), in cooperation with the Philippine Consulate General Melbourne and the European Union Centre of Excellence at RMIT University, are pleased to announce this event celebrating Philippine-Australia educational partnerships in Victoria and the 75th anniversary of Philippines-Australia diplomatic relations.

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Australia, 'Good' Global Governance and the Geopolitics of Climate Negotiations, Online - Wednesday, 27 October, 2021

Submitted by Matthew Coote on October 26, 2021 - 13:23
Oct 27 2021 19:00
Oct 27 2021 20:00
Australia/Melbourne
*** HYBRID EVENT ***
124 La Trobe Street
Melbourne 3000
Australia  Australia

This seminar asks how it is that this separation continues to inform western diplomacy and policy, and what that says about prospects for the kind of ‘good’ global governance that underpins agreements like the Paris Accords and action to deliver on Goals 13 and 16 in the UN Global Agenda.

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Pre-COP Webinar - Australia, ‘Good’ Global Governance and the Geopolitics of Climate Negotiations - 27 October 2021

Submitted by Robbie Guevara on October 12, 2021 - 09:18
Oct 27 2021 19:00
Australia/Melbourne
*** ONLINE WEBINAR ***
RMIT European Union Centre
Melbourne 3000
Australia  Australia

We pleased to announce a further Pre-COP Webinar: Australia, ‘Good’ Global Governance and the Geopolitics of Climate Negotiations to be held on Wednesday 27 October at 0900 (BST), 1600 (Singapore) and 1900 (Australian Eastern Standard Time).

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Ageing Well in Post-Pandemic Cities - 25 February, 8:00 - 08:50 Singapore Time (GMT +8)

Submitted by Mike Osborne on February 16, 2021 - 13:25
Feb 25 2021 08:00
Feb 25 2021 08:50
Asia/Singapore
*** ONLINE WEBINAR ***
Centre for Liveable Cities
Singapore
Singapore  Singapore

With one in six people in the world projected to be aged over 65 by 2050, ageing is set to be a key global transformation of the 21st century. How has COVID-19 altered trajectories in planning for older communities, and what opportunities has the pandemic presented? How can cities continue to remain liveable for their citizens to not just age, but age well?

 

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Invitation: Jean Monnet SDG Graduate and ECR Workshop 'GLOBAL GOVERNANCE FOR TRANSFORMATION' Wed 27 JAN Online

Submitted by Matthew Coote on January 26, 2021 - 10:50
Jan 27 2021 13:00
Jan 27 2021 17:00
Australia/Melbourne
*** ONLINE WEBINAR ***
RMIT
Melbourne VIC
Australia  Australia

This workshop aims to highlight and interrogate questions of global governance for transformation. Leading researchers will discuss the capacities and relevance of global governance in an era of intersecting and compounding crises, focusing on questions of climate, values, and democracy, at the global, regional, national and local levels.

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Free Online Event 'European Union 2020: State of the Union' Thurs 17 Sept 12.30 pm (AEST)

Submitted by Matthew Coote on September 7, 2020 - 09:12
Sep 17 2020 12:30
Australia/Melbourne
*** ONLINE SEMINAR ***
124 La Trobe St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia  Australia

The European Union Centre of Excellence at RMIT University and the European Studies Association Australia and New Zealand (ESAANZ) invite you to this online event on the key messages and reactions from the European Union 2020: State of the Union.

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