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From the Classroom to Climate Talks: Student Reflections from the June Climate Meetings

Students reflect on how observing the June Climate Meetings in Bonn brought classroom lessons on climate governance and resilience to life.

01 Jul 2026

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New Research Report: AI Systems as Digital Public Goods

New UNU–ADB–UN ODET study: Openness alone isn’t enough, AI systems need to deliver public value, accountability, safeguards, and local relevance.

26 Jun 2026

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UN Secretary-General launches AI Environmental Transparency Initiative, calling on AI companies to disclose carbon, water and land footprints

The launch of the initiative comes after a UN University report highlights AI's massive electricity demand and environmental impacts.

23 Jun 2026

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UNU-INWEH Supports Launch of Global Online Course on Earth Observation for Sustainable Development at UNCOPUOS 2026

This program strengthens Earth observation capacity for sustainable development, environmental monitoring, and disaster resilience.

15 Jun 2026

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The Environmental Cost of AI's Energy Use

A new UNU-INWEH report quantifies the carbon, water and land footprints of AI's electricity use across the globe.
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Launch of the 2026 Environmental Performance Index

Reflecting on 25 years of environmental benchmarking while looking ahead to the future of sustainability governance.

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UN Water Conference Academic Hub: Mobilizing Research and Evidence for Effective Outcomes

Side event to the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 co-organized by UNU and ECLAC

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UNU Annual Report 2025

Explore the work of UNU and learn how our ideas generate solutions to improve the lives of people everywhere.
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