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BIG IDEAS Series

Nature Crisis: What It Will Take to Achieve the Global Biodiversity Framework Commitments

TOKYO & ONLINE: On 23 July, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Midori Paxton, Director of the UNDP Nature Hub.

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14th African RCE Regional Meeting

ELDORET, KENYA & ONLINE: The meeting will highlight education for sustainable development initiatives in the African region.

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Annual Report Background

2023 Annual Report

Explore the “who” and “what” of UNU’s work in 2023 and learn how our ideas generate solutions to improve the lives of people everywhere.
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News

Media Coverage

Harness Synergies to Rescue the SDGs

Writing in The Japan News, UNU-IAS Director calls for synergies across scientific disciplines, sectors, research and education to achieve the SDGs.

06 Jul 2024

News

20th Anniversary of UNU-EHS: Interview with Shen Xiaomeng about EHS Work, People and Her Vision for the Future

“I found a bunch of idealists.” UNU-EHS Director speaks about past, present and future of the institute.

27 Jun 2024

News

Pioneering Anti-Modern Slavery Initiative Transitions to UNDP

Move comes after five successful years at UNU-CPR, and positions initiative for further expansion and country-level impact.

25 Jun 2024

Academic and Learning Opportunities

Non-degree

UNU Global Seminar

A seminar for students and young professionals to deepen understanding of global issues and the role of the UN.

Certificate programme (undergraduate & postgraduate)

UNU-IAS

Non-degree

Enhanced Climate Action through High Integrity Carbon Markets

Practicum on implementation of Paris Agreement Article 6

Postgraduate

UNU-IAS

Non-degree

Net Zero 101: What, Why and How

A free online course on the basics of climate science and net zero.

Certificate course

UNU-IAS

Announcement

Enrol Now: SOUTHMOD Online Training Course

This online introductory course is designed to equip students with foundational skills in tax benefit microsimulation models.

09 Jul 2024