'Yidinji Declaration' - 1st Anniversary Workshop on Climate Justice
June 21, 2024
EAROPH Australia convened the second Yidinji Workshop as a one day event on Friday 21 June, 2024, at the Cairns James Cook University Australia campus. There was strong attendance and participation, in particular of Australian First Nations and Pacific communities.
The theme of the workshop was the “Practical pathways to climate justice for First Nations Australians and Pacific Islanders”. building on last years' Yidinji Declaration to break new ground in pointing the way to a practical and just framework for addressing loss and damages in relation to climate impacts. This has become the Yidinji Proposition.
Working groups were convened to further develop the Yidinji Proposition in relation to the issues of interest to them to achieve practical localised proposals.
The Yidinji Proposition was then be promoted at the Asia Pacific Region before being taken to the World Urban Forum and COP 29 in November 2024.
June 21, 2024
EAROPH Australia convened the second Yidinji Workshop as a one day event on Friday 21 June, 2024, at the Cairns James Cook University Australia campus. There was strong attendance and participation, in particular of Australian First Nations and Pacific communities.
The theme of the workshop was the “Practical pathways to climate justice for First Nations Australians and Pacific Islanders”. building on last years' Yidinji Declaration to break new ground in pointing the way to a practical and just framework for addressing loss and damages in relation to climate impacts. This has become the Yidinji Proposition.
Working groups were convened to further develop the Yidinji Proposition in relation to the issues of interest to them to achieve practical localised proposals.
The Yidinji Proposition was then be promoted at the Asia Pacific Region before being taken to the World Urban Forum and COP 29 in November 2024.
'Diversifying Housing Solutions' webinar & EAROPH Australia AGM
May 16-17, 2024 - online
Organiser: EAROPH Australia
We had another successful AGM in which we not only went through the formalities but refreshed our EAROPH Australia Executive Committee, special congratulations to Adithya R. Ranjith as our new Public Officer and Martin Butcher as our new Secretary. We also continued the work in creating a clearer and more focussed business plan for the year ahead, to maximise EAROPH's impact for sustainable human settlements in Australia and beyond.
The Diversifying Housing Solutions webinar was another success, with an incredibly diverse and engaging line-up of speakers on some of the crucial innovations to tackle our growing housing crisis.
It was a great opportunity for EAROPH Australia to partner with such a respected and dynamic organisation as Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sydney we couldn't have delivered such a successful webinar without you.
And the generous sharing of the time, expertise and insights from all the speakers (in no particular order): Federico J. Fernandez, Andy Fergus, Andres Lopez, Ian Ugarte, Marco Cubillos, Margie McKay, Annette Waters, Robert Dodd, Michael Wheatley and Graham Osborne.
And, finally, to all the participants that joined us and asked many incisive questions to the presenters
You can watch the full recording on our YouTube channel:
May 16-17, 2024 - online
Organiser: EAROPH Australia
We had another successful AGM in which we not only went through the formalities but refreshed our EAROPH Australia Executive Committee, special congratulations to Adithya R. Ranjith as our new Public Officer and Martin Butcher as our new Secretary. We also continued the work in creating a clearer and more focussed business plan for the year ahead, to maximise EAROPH's impact for sustainable human settlements in Australia and beyond.
The Diversifying Housing Solutions webinar was another success, with an incredibly diverse and engaging line-up of speakers on some of the crucial innovations to tackle our growing housing crisis.
It was a great opportunity for EAROPH Australia to partner with such a respected and dynamic organisation as Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sydney we couldn't have delivered such a successful webinar without you.
And the generous sharing of the time, expertise and insights from all the speakers (in no particular order): Federico J. Fernandez, Andy Fergus, Andres Lopez, Ian Ugarte, Marco Cubillos, Margie McKay, Annette Waters, Robert Dodd, Michael Wheatley and Graham Osborne.
And, finally, to all the participants that joined us and asked many incisive questions to the presenters
You can watch the full recording on our YouTube channel:
6th Pacific Urban Forum September 5-7, 2023
5-7 September, Suva, Fiji
Organiser: UN-Habitat
EAROPH was a partner in the 6th Pacific Urban Forum, held in Suva, Fiji. EAROPH Australia was there to share and show our continued commitment to the Pacific Urban Partnership, as one of the key partners, as the need becomes ever more pressing to address the disproportionate impacts that climate change is having on our Pacific neighbours.
It was also an opportunity to further the reach and partnerships for the The Yidinji Declaration in favour of an Indigenous Climate Justice Charter that started at the Climate Justice Workshop in Cairns, earlier in 2023.
5-7 September, Suva, Fiji
Organiser: UN-Habitat
EAROPH was a partner in the 6th Pacific Urban Forum, held in Suva, Fiji. EAROPH Australia was there to share and show our continued commitment to the Pacific Urban Partnership, as one of the key partners, as the need becomes ever more pressing to address the disproportionate impacts that climate change is having on our Pacific neighbours.
It was also an opportunity to further the reach and partnerships for the The Yidinji Declaration in favour of an Indigenous Climate Justice Charter that started at the Climate Justice Workshop in Cairns, earlier in 2023.
2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Climate Justice Workshop
27-29 April, Cairns, Australia
Organiser: EAROPH Australia
EAROPH Australia held its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in tropical Cairns, Queensland. It was a great opportunity to meet in person as the 'long veil' of the COVID-19 pandemic lifts.
The Climate Justice Workshop addressed the multiple challenges/dimensions of climate change, such as energy, habitat, water, waste and carbon sequestration, with a First Nations lens and voice. It was a enlightening dialogue about nature based solutions and how to tackle loss and damages that are already impacting Country in the Pacific Nations, Australia and beyond.
The workshop was an event of the UN Pacific Urban Partnership (PUP) that seeks to accelerate the implementation of the New Urban Agenda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the Pacific. PUP partners include: Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF), EAROPH, Home in Place, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability (Oceania), Monash University, UN-ESCAP, UN-Habitat, and the University of Melbourne. The Workshop was a lead-in event to the Pacific Urban Forum (PUF6), to be held in Fiji in August 2023.
The Climate Justice Workshop culminated in the The Yidinji Declaration in favour of an Indigenous Climate Justice Charter which seeks collective action for a just and regenerative future drawing on the cultural sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples.
The Yidinji Declaration was presented and further developed at the Pacific Urban Forum (PUF) in Fiji, September 2023, adding the voices of the Pacific island nations to the charter.
27-29 April, Cairns, Australia
Organiser: EAROPH Australia
EAROPH Australia held its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in tropical Cairns, Queensland. It was a great opportunity to meet in person as the 'long veil' of the COVID-19 pandemic lifts.
The Climate Justice Workshop addressed the multiple challenges/dimensions of climate change, such as energy, habitat, water, waste and carbon sequestration, with a First Nations lens and voice. It was a enlightening dialogue about nature based solutions and how to tackle loss and damages that are already impacting Country in the Pacific Nations, Australia and beyond.
The workshop was an event of the UN Pacific Urban Partnership (PUP) that seeks to accelerate the implementation of the New Urban Agenda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the Pacific. PUP partners include: Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF), EAROPH, Home in Place, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability (Oceania), Monash University, UN-ESCAP, UN-Habitat, and the University of Melbourne. The Workshop was a lead-in event to the Pacific Urban Forum (PUF6), to be held in Fiji in August 2023.
The Climate Justice Workshop culminated in the The Yidinji Declaration in favour of an Indigenous Climate Justice Charter which seeks collective action for a just and regenerative future drawing on the cultural sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples.
The Yidinji Declaration was presented and further developed at the Pacific Urban Forum (PUF) in Fiji, September 2023, adding the voices of the Pacific island nations to the charter.
We wish to thank the following generous sponsors that made the Climate Justice Workshop possible:
Susmet, South Pole, Choice Homes, Reef & Rainforest Research Centre, Lawyers McCullough Robertson, ICLEI Oceania, KEEMIN Energy Solutions, arts NEXUS, Murphy Tax Lawyers and Advisors, Rainbow Bee Eater and Cairns Regional Council.
Susmet, South Pole, Choice Homes, Reef & Rainforest Research Centre, Lawyers McCullough Robertson, ICLEI Oceania, KEEMIN Energy Solutions, arts NEXUS, Murphy Tax Lawyers and Advisors, Rainbow Bee Eater and Cairns Regional Council.
2022 EAROPH World Congress
5-7 October 2022 in Surabaya, Indonesia
Organiser: EAROPH International and EAROPH Indonesia
EAROPH delivered its biennial World Congress in Surabaya from 5 to 7 October 2022.
The 2022 the World Congress was held in hybrid mode whereby participants were able choose to attend in person or online through videoconferencing or Youtube streaming.
EAROPH Australia had a strong presence with several delegates attending the Congress and the EAROPH International Council and Executive Committee, that were held the day prior. Both the Council and the Executive Committee are important meetings as they set the future direction for EAROPH in the coming two years.
Important decisions were the election of Dr Emil Dardak, the current Vice-Governor for East Java Province in Indonesia, as the International EAROPH President for 2022-24. It was also decided that the next World Congress will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan in 2024.
More information about the World Congress is available here.
2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Launceston, Tasmania
8-9 April 2022 in Launceston, Australia
Organiser: EAROPH Australia
In addition to the AGM, a special event was held: 'Bite the Night' - the intersection of gastronomy and night-time economy in Launceston. Explore how gastronomy can ignite an evening economy.
The event celebrated Launceston's recent designation as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, and
explored how gastronomy can ignite an evening economy and culture, and how this in turn, can help brand and shape place, particularly in Launceston and other regional cities in Tasmania, Australia and beyond.
And if you missed it here you can watch the insightful presentations, from expert speakers on the night economy in Australia and beyond, and the engaging panel discussion that followed: youtu.be/iM-XZjU90y0
Innovate4Cities Conference
11 to 15 October 2021
Organiser: Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, UN-Habitat
ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum
6 to 8 October 2021
Organiser: ASEAN, UN-Habitat
EAROPH International Webinar - "What does climate justice look like?"
Friday 24 September 2021
3 to 7pm AEST (GMT+10) (1 to 5pm Philippines, 2 to 6pm Japan/Korea)
Organiser: EAROPH International
EAROPH International and EAROPH Australia collaborated with an exceptional line-up of speakers for this timely webinar on the question of "what does climate justice look like?" across Asia and the Pacific. The cross-generational and cross-sectoral line-up of speakers was truly and uniquely inclusive of a range of voices across the region in the lead-up to COP26.
Virtual Pacific Urban Forum
26 August 2021
Organiser: Pacific Partnership for the New Urban Agenda (PP-NUA)
Reconfiguring Waste Management for a Circular Economy
Friday 30 April, 2 to 4pm Webinar
Sponsored by EAROPH Australia and City of Greater Geelong
27th EAROPH World Congress
2 and 3 October 2020, 1 October 2020 (EAROPH Council and ExCo meeting)
Hosted and organised by EAROPH Philippines
You can find highlights of the event here.
The 27th EAROPH World Congress was held virtually for the first time in the event's history. Organised by EAROPH Philippines, the Congress was built around the themes of smart living and sustainable cities and communities, and featured experts from around the region and the world.
EAROPH Australia's own Jaime Parsons presented on "Design led cities - the emergence of a new city shaping paradigm". Mia Davison delivered a valedictory speech closing her two years serving as EAROPH International President, and passed over the Presidency to EAROPH Philippines.
Delegates from around Australia and the Asia-Pacific gathered online to share experiences and projects on advancing the SDGs in a time of global challenge and uncertainty.
World Urban Forum 10 (WUF10)
8 to 13 February 2020, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The World Urban Forum, convened by UN-Habitat, is the world’s most important conference on cities. As a non-legislative forum open to all, it provides the opportunity for thousands of participants involved in all aspects of urbanization to share practices and knowledge on how cities are built, planned and managed. WUF10 is an opportunity to increase local and regional knowledge on sustainable urbanization issues.
Asia-Pacific Urban Forum 7 (APUF7)
15 to 17 October 2019, Penang, Malaysia
EAROPH Australia was represented by President Dr Jane Stanley, Vice-President Clinton Moore, and International President Mia Davison at APUF7.
The Asia-Pacific Urban Forum is the largest and most diverse multi-stakeholder urban forum in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2019 the 7th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF‐7), co-organised with Urbanice Malaysia, Government of Malaysia and UN-Habitat, provides a unique platform to discuss and analyze the status, challenges and opportunities of the implementation of the New Urban Agenda, the Paris Agreement, Sendai Framework, Addis Ababa Action Framework and the 2030 Agenda in the region.
11 to 15 October 2021
Organiser: Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, UN-Habitat
ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum
6 to 8 October 2021
Organiser: ASEAN, UN-Habitat
EAROPH International Webinar - "What does climate justice look like?"
Friday 24 September 2021
3 to 7pm AEST (GMT+10) (1 to 5pm Philippines, 2 to 6pm Japan/Korea)
Organiser: EAROPH International
EAROPH International and EAROPH Australia collaborated with an exceptional line-up of speakers for this timely webinar on the question of "what does climate justice look like?" across Asia and the Pacific. The cross-generational and cross-sectoral line-up of speakers was truly and uniquely inclusive of a range of voices across the region in the lead-up to COP26.
Virtual Pacific Urban Forum
26 August 2021
Organiser: Pacific Partnership for the New Urban Agenda (PP-NUA)
Reconfiguring Waste Management for a Circular Economy
Friday 30 April, 2 to 4pm Webinar
Sponsored by EAROPH Australia and City of Greater Geelong
27th EAROPH World Congress
2 and 3 October 2020, 1 October 2020 (EAROPH Council and ExCo meeting)
Hosted and organised by EAROPH Philippines
You can find highlights of the event here.
The 27th EAROPH World Congress was held virtually for the first time in the event's history. Organised by EAROPH Philippines, the Congress was built around the themes of smart living and sustainable cities and communities, and featured experts from around the region and the world.
EAROPH Australia's own Jaime Parsons presented on "Design led cities - the emergence of a new city shaping paradigm". Mia Davison delivered a valedictory speech closing her two years serving as EAROPH International President, and passed over the Presidency to EAROPH Philippines.
Delegates from around Australia and the Asia-Pacific gathered online to share experiences and projects on advancing the SDGs in a time of global challenge and uncertainty.
World Urban Forum 10 (WUF10)
8 to 13 February 2020, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The World Urban Forum, convened by UN-Habitat, is the world’s most important conference on cities. As a non-legislative forum open to all, it provides the opportunity for thousands of participants involved in all aspects of urbanization to share practices and knowledge on how cities are built, planned and managed. WUF10 is an opportunity to increase local and regional knowledge on sustainable urbanization issues.
Asia-Pacific Urban Forum 7 (APUF7)
15 to 17 October 2019, Penang, Malaysia
EAROPH Australia was represented by President Dr Jane Stanley, Vice-President Clinton Moore, and International President Mia Davison at APUF7.
The Asia-Pacific Urban Forum is the largest and most diverse multi-stakeholder urban forum in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2019 the 7th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF‐7), co-organised with Urbanice Malaysia, Government of Malaysia and UN-Habitat, provides a unique platform to discuss and analyze the status, challenges and opportunities of the implementation of the New Urban Agenda, the Paris Agreement, Sendai Framework, Addis Ababa Action Framework and the 2030 Agenda in the region.
Pacific Urban Forum 5 (PUF5)
1 to 3 July 2019, Nadi, Fiji
EAROPH Australia led three side events at PUF5. EAROPH Australia was represented by President Dr Jane Stanley, Vice-President Clinton Moore, and International President Mia Davison.
The Pacific Urban Forum (PUF) is a regional event that aims to provide a unique and accessible platform for urban stakeholders to debate what creates a sustainable urban future for the region. Following the adoption of the New Urban Agenda and a renewed recognition of the many opportunities and challenges for the Pacific, PUF5 provided an inclusive multi-stakeholder platform for review of progress towards the Pacific New Urban Agenda and for exchange and dialogue for further action planning.
1 to 3 July 2019, Nadi, Fiji
EAROPH Australia led three side events at PUF5. EAROPH Australia was represented by President Dr Jane Stanley, Vice-President Clinton Moore, and International President Mia Davison.
The Pacific Urban Forum (PUF) is a regional event that aims to provide a unique and accessible platform for urban stakeholders to debate what creates a sustainable urban future for the region. Following the adoption of the New Urban Agenda and a renewed recognition of the many opportunities and challenges for the Pacific, PUF5 provided an inclusive multi-stakeholder platform for review of progress towards the Pacific New Urban Agenda and for exchange and dialogue for further action planning.
2nd International New Urban Agenda Conference and 26th EAROPH World Congress
1 to 2 November 2018, Newcastle, Australia
26th EAROPH World Congress
1 and 2 November 2018
31 October 2018 (EAROPH Council and ExCo meeting)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Highlights, presentations, and videos from the Implementing the New Urban Agenda and SDGs Conference can be accessed here.
The 26th EAROPH World Congress was held in partnership with Compass Housing and the 2nd International Implementing the New Urban Agenda and SDGs Conference.
More than 200 delegates from around Australia and the Asia-Pacific gathered in Newcastle to share experiences and projects on implementing the SDGs and the New Urban Agenda.
EAROPH Australia presented its Annual Report to the International Council Meeting of EAROPH, held in Newcastle on 31 October. You can download a copy of the Annual Report here.
World Urban Forum 9
February 2018
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
EAROPH Australia hosted and chaired a number of events at WUF9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in February 2018. Dr Jane Stanley, President of EAROPH Australia, launched her new book How to Build Local Economies at WUF9.
1 to 2 November 2018, Newcastle, Australia
26th EAROPH World Congress
1 and 2 November 2018
31 October 2018 (EAROPH Council and ExCo meeting)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Highlights, presentations, and videos from the Implementing the New Urban Agenda and SDGs Conference can be accessed here.
The 26th EAROPH World Congress was held in partnership with Compass Housing and the 2nd International Implementing the New Urban Agenda and SDGs Conference.
More than 200 delegates from around Australia and the Asia-Pacific gathered in Newcastle to share experiences and projects on implementing the SDGs and the New Urban Agenda.
EAROPH Australia presented its Annual Report to the International Council Meeting of EAROPH, held in Newcastle on 31 October. You can download a copy of the Annual Report here.
World Urban Forum 9
February 2018
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
EAROPH Australia hosted and chaired a number of events at WUF9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in February 2018. Dr Jane Stanley, President of EAROPH Australia, launched her new book How to Build Local Economies at WUF9.
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