SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Goal 16 aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
UNSW Professor Megan Davis, Pro Vice-Chancellor Society, reflected on “The Power of Voice” in UNSW’s 10 Minute Genius podcast series.
UNSW Law & Justice
UNSW Law & Justice is a top-ranking faculty and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for 50 years.
Our work
The Truth Defence: Ben Roberts-Smith and the Media
Hear from investigative journalist Chris Masters, UNSW Sydney legal experts Douglas Guilfoyle and Daniel Joyce, and host Geraldine Doogue as they unravel the remarkable story of Ben Roberts-Smith, examining the highly anticipated trial of the century and unpacking what it means for journalism and justice in Australia.
Democracy Reimagined: New Thinking for the 21st Century
In some of the strongest democracies, democratic principles are being undermined while many voices are ignored. In this conversation Nobel Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman tells her story of her determination to bring peace and democracy in the Middle East.
Australia and Asia: Working Together for a Prosperous Future
In a reflection that spans centuries, Dr Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson recounts the tumultuous history and promising future of Australia. He draws us into the dramatic events of the Lambing Flat Riots and their lasting impact on anti-Chinese sentiment, weaving in personal anecdotes of his great-grandfather’s compassionate actions. equoiah-Grayson challenges us to imagine a different path where early settlers embraced cooperation over resentment.
Trump's America & the future of diversity
Ahead of the US presidential election, as the world faces the possibility of Trump 2.0, this event discusses the societal impact of the presence and absence of equity, diversity and inclusion. Hosted by Verity Firth, with Nick Bryant, Mario Lopez, and Frances Voon.
Centres, institutes and partnerships
Yuwaya Ngarra-li
A community-led partnership between the Dharriwaa Elders Group and UNSW, working together to improve the wellbeing, social, built and physical environment and life pathways of Aboriginal people in Walgett through collaborating on evidence-based initiatives, research and capacity building.
Natural Capital Accounting pilot in the Maldives
The Government of the Republic of the Maldives is developing natural capital accounts through pilot testing of the System of Environmental Economic Accounting Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) framework in Laamu Atoll. The pilot is being implemented by UNSW, the Fisheries Resource Center of Indonesia (Rekam Nusantara Foundation) and MNU.
Canadian Ocean Accounts: A Pilot Project
The Canadian Ocean Accounts pilot was established as a collaborative project with the Department of Fisheries, Oceans Canada and Statistics Canada in early 2019. With a budget of approximately $1 million over four years, the pilot supported the commitments outlined as part of the Ocean Panel.
Richard Holden on the Impact of Trump
From healthcare funding shifts to climate policy rollbacks, join UNSW Professor of Economics Richard Holden as he unpacks the potential impact of a second Trump administration on global healthcare, climate and sustainability, economic stability and social cohesion.
Fragile Democracy
With Nick Bryant, Barrie Cassidy, Rosalind Dixon and Bruce Wolpe. Australia has been a close ally of the United States since 1940, but what does this mean for contemporary politics when democracy is more fragile than ever? Unpack the far-reaching ramifications of this relationship across trade, security, foreign policy and beyond.
This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney.
Ethics and Engineering for the public good
This discussion explored how ethical thinking is required in helping engineers and technical professionals navigate the day to day realities of their projects and contribute to a sustainable and just society.
Expendable Australians
Australians abroad have found themselves in harm’s way in recent years. With global crises proliferating, where is it too dangerous to go? If an Australian passport does not protect you, what are you owed by your government?
This event was part of UNSW x Festival of Dangerous Ideas and UNSW x Social Sciences Week 2022.
UNSW Strategy in Action 2025
UNSW 2025 Strategy Update
This document celebrates the key achievements of the first phase of the 2025 Strategy, highlighting where we have come from and where we are now. It also updates the framework against which we will assess, track and measure existing and new strategic initiatives over the next five years.
UNSW Annual Reports
Informing, engaging and leading through critical thinking, evidence and debate.
UNSW Sustainable Development Goals 2023 Report
This report outlines UNSW's performance against the SDGs in 2023.
