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Professor Patricia Justino Begins Term as Director of UNU-WIDER

Prof. Justino brings over two decades of experience conducting policy-relevant research on inequality, governance and inclusive development.

01 May 2026

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Rush for Critical Minerals Echoes Oil Extraction Injustice as Harms Fall on World's Most Vulnerable, UN Scientists Warn

EVs, renewable energy systems and AI infrastructure have benefits but they are driving severe costs borne disproportionately by the poor.

29 Apr 2026

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Event Discusses Community-led Approaches to Post-disaster Recovery

An event in Kanazawa City engaged citizens and local practitioners to discuss initiatives for sustainable recovery and resilient communities.

29 Apr 2026

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UNU Macau and BFSU Deepen Academic Exchange and Collaboration

UNU Macau and BFSU strengthen ties through reciprocal visits, fostering collaboration in research, talent, and innovation.

27 Apr 2026

Workers washing copper ore in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Critical Minerals, Water Insecurity and Injustice

Critical mineral extraction is intensifying water insecurity and exposing environmental injustice and health risks in vulnerable regions.
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Events

Event

Building Government AI Capacity: Insights from the City, National and Regional Perspectives

This is a side event during the 11th Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs taking place in New York on 5 May 2026.

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Symposium

Celebrating 70: Japan-UN Cooperation, EXPO 2025, and the Future of Multilateralism

On 18 May 2026, UNU and UNIC Tokyo will host a special symposium to commemorate 70 years of Japan’s membership in the United Nations and to explore the next generation of multilateralism.

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Ahunna Eziakonwa at UNU Headquarters

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