International Day of Peace 2019: Climate Action for Peace

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

This year's theme is Climate Action for Peace, based on Sustainable Development Goal 13, Climate Action. This goal calls for immediate action to lower greenhouse emissions, build resilience and improve education on climate change. Every human is part of the solution - from turning off the lights to taking public transport, to raising awareness in your community.

The United Nations supports student involvement in helping to achieve this goal, and has designated 20 September as International Day of Peace Student Observance. Students rallies are being held across the nation, including in Cairns and Townsville.

The Peace Day celebrations continue on Saturday, 21 September with a Peace Day Festival in Yorkey's Knob and a CommUnity Peace Picnic in Townsville.

To learn more about climate change and its implications for the planet both now and in the future, browse the latest JCU research in Research Online or our print and online resources using One Search.