/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/09/10/global-collaboration-in-action-united-nations-association-x-environment The Environment Institute was honoured to host Jay Jethwa, Vice President of the World Federation of United Nations Associations, whose visit strengthened connections between the UN system and universities, particularly around the Sustainable Development Goals. Jay also delivered a keynote address at the special event ‘Biodiversity Matters’, co-hosted with UNASA and DFAT. The event was MC’d by Martin Haese, opened by Dr Susan Close MP and convened by Institute Director Professor Andrew Lowe, the panel featured Jay Jethwa, Jill Collins (DFAT), Tim Jarvis AM, and Craig Wilkins, with closing remarks from The Hon. Robert Hill AC. The event was held in honour of Lidia Moretti, President of the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n chapter of the United Nations Associations. September 12 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/09/10/global-collaboration-in-action-united-nations-association-x-environment