Research Commentary
Media Coverage
Can COP28 Deliver for Cities and Climate Migrants?
Media Coverage
Climate Change Communication for the Planet and the People
Op-ed discusses ideas and actions to improve climate communication by and between governments and the public.
Media Coverage
Universal Climate Literacy is the Path to Net-Zero
Op-ed discusses how to ensure every citizen is climate literate and empowered to take meaningful climate action.
COP28 Events
Side Event
Knowledge to Action: Imperatives for Climate Change Education
DUBAI & ONLINE: This COP28 side event at the Thailand Pavilion will focus on the role of climate change education in empowering youth climate action.
Side Event
From Reaction to Socio-Ecological Resilience: Advancing Disaster Risk Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Nexus for Climate Adaptation
DUBAI & ONLINE: This session at the COP28 Resilience Hub will explore practical measures such finance mechanisms & grassroots nature-based solutions.
Side Event
Sciences & Emerging Technologies for Resilience Building: UNESCO’s Approach for a Just Transition
DUBAI: This side event at the COP28 UNFCCC Pavilion will discuss how to leverage science and emerging technologies to build climate change resilience.
News
News
Engaging Youth in the Green Economy and Just Transition
A session at the Asia-Pacific Climate Week discussed skills development and job creation for youth to build capacity for a just green transition.
News
Targeting the International Anti-Money Laundering Regime to Address Human Trafficking and Forced Labour
Changing the anti-money laundering regime would bring important shifts in the global economy, resulting in less exploitation and fewer labour abuses.
News
Sustainable Water Management through Water Reuse
A workshop in Tokyo discussed wastewater use as a solution to growing water stress, completing joint research by UNU-IAS and UNU-FLORES.
Tokyo Events
BIG IDEAS Series
UN Women in East and Southern Africa
Conversation Series
The Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Transforming Education
Leadership Updates
News
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.