WEB EXCLUSIVES: New World Winter 2011

Our web exclusives for the Winter 2011 edition of New World include a number of perspectives on the UN in today's world. Two often overlooked aspects of development are discussed: Diana Shaw of Leonard Cheshire Disability considers the argument for disability-inclusive development and Sylvia Lorek assesses the importance of sustainable consumption. Emily Tremlett, UNA-UK Intern, looks at the recent allegations facing the UN's most widely recognised presence, its blue helmet peacekeepers.

Our articles feature a snapshot of the many wide-ranging issues on the UN agenda, both old and new. Trevor Evans, UNA-UK Board member, looks at the history of the Olympic Truce in ancient times and at the UN, and Miriam Ross from World Development Movement writes on the effects of commodities speculation in food markets.

Further contributions include:

• James Kearney, UNA Peace and Security Prggramme Coordinator, on a Middle East nuclear weapons free zone
• Onika Adeneye on Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on the Security Council
• Peter Greaves on the Genocide Convention
• Sangita Thebe Limbu on Millennium Development Goal No 7
  
• Hayley Richardson on the Human Rights Council's Guiding Principles for businesses
  
• UNA Youth Council on a National MUN Team

Recent book releases from our membership on sustainability issues:

• Green Spirituality - One answer to global environmental problems and world poverty - Chris Philpott
  
  
• Let Live; A bike ride, climate change and the CIA - John Madeley

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