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Global Shapers Canberra, Canberra (2026)

07/10/2026

A successful August Canberra Hub meeting with Shapers Chelsea, Jemma, Princess (online), Andrea, Shreya, Mehvish, Izzy, Sanjoli (online) and Alice ⭐️ The agenda for this month included;

📈 Updates on ongoing projects and events
🏆 Progress on the New Members Onboarding Challenge
👀 Introduction to and opening nominations for new hub roles
🌍 A presentation on law reform, human rights, and corporal punishment in Aceh, Indonesia by Shaper Chelsea! See below for her reflection on this discussion ⬇️

“I was very excited to present some of my research assignment at the Global Shapers August Meeting. At the time, I was undertaking a course in Human Rights; I had just finished writing about the prospects of law reform in Aceh to repeal judicial caning while maintaining good relations between the Province and the Central Indonesian Government. Overall, it was insightful to discuss the various perspectives of key human rights scholars such as Sen, Donnelly and Antony Anghie, who touch on themes of colonialism and the interaction between the supposed ‘universality’ of human rights and individual legal ways such as those practised in Aceh.”

Keep an eye out for Septembers recap!

16/09/2026

Last month, the Canberra Hub ran a welcome session for new Hub members! 👋

The session provided new members with an opportunity to learn more about the Canberra Hub, get involved with projects and activities, and connect with other Shapers. 🌱 As we met at Bookplate cafe at the National Library, we also left plenty of time for tea and coffee!

Many thanks to new Shapers Nairwng, Mehvish, and Andrea for participating, and the Curatorship - Jemma, Izzy and Maddi - for facilitating.

11/09/2026

📸 Canberra Global Shapers at the 2026 Canberra Local Conference of Youth! Read on for a reflection on the event from Shaper and LCOY organiser, Chelsea:

"Global Shapers Canberra recently hosted the 2026 Canberra Local Conference of Youth at the Food Co-Op with the Oceania Youth Climate Negotiation Network, Pacific Youth Voice Australia, Australian Youth For International Climate Engagement Incorporated (AYFICE) and UN Youth Australia.

Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) is a national conference for children and young people that focuses on climate change. The goal of LCOY is to bring together young people in countries, including Australia, to network, explore and discuss issues affecting them that are related to climate change.

Thank you to the organising team, participants and to our panelists Jake Atanraoi, Birrin Hooper and Zac Coleman for offering your insights into Australia’s priorities ahead of COP 31. Thank you also to Janice, the Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations for dialing into the event."

💡 Keen to get involved in events like this in future? Contact Global Shapers Canberra on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn and learn about how you can get involved. We look forward to hearing from you!

05/09/2026

Throwback to our consultation with Australia's Youth Representative to the United Nations, Janice Rodriguez! 🇦🇺🇺🇳✨ Read on for a reflection on the meeting, written by Shaper Shaam:

"In early April, as a representative for Global Shapers Canberra, I participated in a session along with other Canberra Shapers with the UN Youth representative for Australia where we discussed issues affecting young people in Canberra and the ACT including housing, public transport, youth mental health, the rise of va**ng among young people in Canberra, among other areas. This was a highly informative and interesting session and provided me with a unique opportunity to hear other young people’s perspectives on these issues and provide my own perspectives and insights. I believe our collective insights combined with insights gained from young people in Australian states would contribute to stronger policymaking and outcomes for young Australians."

Many thanks to Janice for joining us and listening to our perspectives as young people from the Canberra region. We hope the insights from the meeting are useful and wish Janice all the best for the 2026 Listening Tour and upcoming UN General Assembly in New York 🗯️🌐

03/09/2026

Better late than never! ✨ July meeting snaps with Shapers Isha, Hannah, Jemma, Izzy, Ankith, Nairwng, Jerry, Alice, and Princess (online). On the agenda included:
👋 New member welcome and next steps
📝 Completing the Global Shapers Youth Pulse Survey 2026
🌱 Project updates, including upcoming events
🎤 A reflection on the Global Shapers Annual Summit 2026, led by Curator Jemma, and
🥟 Bingo and $1 dumplings at Dolly's in the city!

This meeting was a great opportunity to welcome new members, connect as a community, and begin planning for the 2026-27 term. Thank you to everyone who came along to the meeting and if you stayed for bingo, we hope you had fun! 🙌

14/08/2026

Speaker announcement! ⚡ The Pacific Perspectives Webinar Series team are excited to announce our guest speakers for our inaugural event, a digital talanoa on Pacific-centred climate justice ahead of COP31. 🌏🌊

Meet our guest speakers:
🗯️ Nicc Moeono is a Samoan engineer, consultant, and PhD candidate specializing in energy system transitions for small island developing states. Currently serving as Deputy Team Lead and Power Specialist for an ADB-funded project, he has extensive experience with Samoa's national utility, UN agencies, and global development partners, alongside representing Samoa in international climate negotiations.
🗯️ Mijica Lus is a young Pacific leader, community advocate and proud Papua New Guinean-Australian passionate about youth leadership, climate justice and strengthening Pacific voices. She is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for young people to shape the future of the region.
🗯️ Te Āniwaniwa Paterson (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou, Ngā Paerangi, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is a digital producer and journalist at Te Ao Māori News, focusing on stories about environmental protection, Indigenous sovereignty and human rights.

🌈 Ready to join the conversation? Register now at the link below:

📅 Date: Saturday 15 August
⏰ Time: 12:00PM AEST / 2:00PM NZST / 3:00PM SST
🔗 Registration link: https://anu.zoom.us/meeting/register/r_lWQzgMQp-fmM7tvpYXQg

This project is brought to by Global Shapers Apia Hub, Global Shapers Canberra Hub, Global Shapers Wellington Hub, Atamai Pacific Knowledge Brokers, and Pacific Youth Voice Australia.

We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

08/08/2026

Calling all young and emerging leaders from across the Pacific! 🌏🌊

Join us for our first ever Pacific Perspectives Webinar Series event, a digital talanoa on Pacific-centred climate justice ahead of COP31.

If you're interested in hearing Pacific youth voices on climate change and want to contribute to the dialogue, this is the event for you!

🌈 Register now at the link below for an insightful discussion on climate justice in the Pacific, led by young advocates from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and Samoa.

📅 Date: Saturday 15 August
⏰ Time: 12:00PM AEST / 2:00PM NZST / 3:00PM SST
🔗 Registration link: https://anu.zoom.us/meeting/register/r_lWQzgMQp-fmM7tvpYXQg

This project is brought to by Global Shapers Apia Hub, Global Shapers Canberra Hub, Global Shapers Wellington Hub, Atamai Pacific Knowledge Brokers, and Pacific Youth Voice Australia.

We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

01/08/2026

Exciting news! Our newest "Impact in the ACT" podcast episode on the marketplace of ideas, featuring ANU Phoenix Society President Sam Fox, is now live! Link in bio to give it a listen 🎧

In this episode, Shaam interviews ANU Phoenix Society President Sam Fox about his views on economic policy and experience in creating opportunities for open dialogue on key issues and ideas shaping Australia's economy. They also discuss how young people can contribute their perspectives to the 'marketplace of ideas' and engage in economic policymaking in Canberra and beyond.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4U3lMFObWHqMmue2KtNMeN?si=P4AUM4i-TvCB-M4QCja2CQ

Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canberra-global-shapers-h/episodes/Episode-3-The-Marketplace-of-Ideas-e3mqqka

Enjoyed today's episode? Be sure to follow the Canberra Hub on social media to stay up to date with our upcoming projects and events. We’d also love to hear from you – feel free to comment below or reach out with your suggestions for future guests or topics you’d like us to explore!

Special thanks to Sam for being our guest for this episode, project group members Jemma, Arkie, and Chelsea for their input on the direction of the podcast, and the Global Shapers Canberra Hub for supporting this initiative.

Shaam Jemma Rule arkie! 愛希 Chels Adams

30/07/2026

Panelist Announcement! - The Canberra LCOY 2026 team are excited to announce that the consultation will be accompanied by a panel discussing all things climate, international negotiations and Pacific perspectives ahead of COP 31.

The panelists include
Birrin Hooper - Assistant Director and UNFCCC Negotiator for Australia at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Jake Atanraoi - Vice President of Kiribati Island Canberra Community and Student Association

Zachariah Coleman - Acting Senior Policy Officer, Climate Finance and Investment at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Hannah Vardy (Moderator) - Duty of Care Campaigner

Feeling inspired? Don't forget to register at the following link!

📅 Date: Friday 31st of July 2026
🕒 Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm AEDT (5:15pm arrival for a 5:30pm start)
📍 Location: The Food Co-op Shop and Cafe - 3 Kingsley St, Canberra ACT 2601.
🍕Food: Catering will be provided
🔗 Sign-up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyXlE0wLLJVUIDwA09xkjNtNGef4LpluXhuXc6oQkmtEGk7Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor

This LCOY is brought to you by a collaboration between the Global Shapers Canberra Hub, the ANU Society for Arts and Social Sciences, the Oceania Youth Climate Negotiation Network, Pacific Youth Voice Australia (PYVA), AYFICE and UN Youth Australia. You’ll be supported by experienced facilitators, surrounded by passionate young people, and guided through meaningful conversations on the issues that matter most.

LCOY Australia 2026 is a partnership between UN Youth Australia and AYFICE, supported by UNICEF Australia.

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