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Conversation Series
Clean Water and Sanitation for All by 2030? What Needs to Be Done
Conversation Series
Global Crises and United Nations Response and Innovations: Lessons Learned, Challenges and Prospects
TOKYO: On 9 November, UNU will host a conversation with Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, former Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria.
Seminar
The Motherhood Effect on Women's Labour Trajectories: Preliminary Results
On 15 November 2023, the UNU-WIDER Seminar Series will host a presentation by Gabriela Zapata Román.
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Senior UNU-CPR Data Scientist Appointed Research Lead for New UN Advisory Body on AI
The role will involve identifying opportunities and governance solutions as the Body works towards a final advisory report in 2024.
Press Release
New UN University Report Warns about Risk Tipping Points with Irreversible Impacts on People and Planet
Drastic changes are approaching if risks to our fundamental socioecological systems are not addressed.
Press Release
UN Study Reveals the Hidden Environmental Impacts of Bitcoin: Carbon is Not the Only Harmful By-product
Global Bitcoin mining is highly dependent on fossil fuels, with worrying impacts on water and land in addition to a significant carbon footprint.
Climate Action
Leadership Updates
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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Sworn in as Rector of UNU
On 17 April 2023, a Swearing-in Ceremony for the 7th Rector of the United Nations University was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Press Release
UNU Appoints Dr Gustavo Fermin as Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC
UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gustavo Fermin as the new Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC.
Press Release
Kaveh Madani Named as Next Director of UNU-INWEH
Prof. Kaveh Madani of Iran has been appointed as the next Director of the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health.
Press Release
Dr Sawako Shirahase Appointed as Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University
Dr Sawako Shirahase will join the United Nations University as its next UNU Senior Vice-Rector, effective 1 October 2021.