Economic issues

MAPW draws attention to health costs on 10th anniversary of Afghanistan War

Written 10/10/2011

On the tenth anniversary of the Afghanistan war, MAPW members across Australia spoke out on the human and health costs of the war.

Build a tank to attack military spending

Event Date:

Sat, 16/07/2011 - 11:00 - 13:00

Location:

Sydney

The Australian Anti-Bases Campaign, Sydney Peace Foundation and Stop the War invite you to help build a life size tank to attack the Federal Government's excessive military spending.

MAPW tells UN: Cut war spending and achieve Millenium Development Goals

Written 02/09/2010

UN DPI CONFERENCE 1 SEPTEMBER 2010. MAPW told this major conference of NGOⁱs, held this year in Melbourne, that the impact of armed conflict often gets overlooked in considering ways in which health can be improved, not only in developing countries but also in developed countries.

Sustainable Living Festival

Event Date:

Fri, 19/02/2010 - 00:00 - Sun, 21/02/2010 - 21:00

Location:

Melbourne

The festival raises awareness and provides tools for change by showcasing tangible solutions to the ecological and social challenges we face through interactive workshops, talks, demonstrations, artworks, exhibits, films and live performances.

MAPW President Dr Bill Williams 'They make a wasteland and call it peace'

Written 12/01/2010

MAPW President Dr Bill Williams has a front page feature on the ecological consequences of war, published in this week's Medical Observer (11 January 2010).

'That war wreaks ecological devastation is hardly a new observation' writes Dr Williams.

Afghanistan invasion anniversary action

Event Date:

Mon, 12/10/2009 - 12:00

Location:

Melbourne

This event is now going to be at 12.00 on the Saturday following the invasion anniversary.

Sue Bolton will have the latest details: 0413 377 978

MAPW fundraiser with pianist Robert Schmidli

Event Date:

Sun, 04/10/2009 - 14:30 - 16:30

Location:

Melbourne

Our Canberra member and accomplished pianist Dr Robert Schmidli will be performing again in two MAPW fundraisers in Victoria.

The Melbourne concert will take place:

Sunday 4 October at Chrysalis Gallery, 179 Gipps St, East Melbourne,
2.30-4.30pm.

Program:

Beethoven: Sonata

MAPW President writes on Talisman Sabre in On Line Opinion

Written 15/07/2009

MAPW President Dr Sue Wareham OAM looks at the environmental cost of the 2009 Talisman Sabre military exercises in her 10 July article on On Line Opinion

Dr Wareham argues that war and its preparation is the "one human activity that manages to escape scrutiny in our efforts to address climate change".

Talisman sabre military exercises, war and the environment: Sue Wareham, July 2009

http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9148

Link Added 15/07/2009

In this article on On-line opinion, MAPW President Dr Sue Wareham OAM argues that "there is one human activity that manages to escape scrutiny in our efforts to address climate change and other forms of environmental destruction. That activity is war and its preparation." Dr Wareham looks at the environmental cost of the 2009 Talisman Sabre military exercises.

MAPW calls for carbon audit of "wargames"

Written 08/07/2009

MAPW has asked Federal and Queensland politicians to support their request for the Australian Government to conduct a carbon audit of the Talisman Sabre joint US-Australian military exercises currently being held in Central Queensland.