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News 22 May 2025

Cities Share Solutions for Reconnecting with Nature & Culture

In Kanazawa, Japan, experts from 11 global cities developed strategies for restoring urban ecosystems through community engagement and culture.

News 22 May 2025

Congratulations to Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck, recipient of the WHO Director-General’s Award for Global Health

UNU-IIGH International Advisory Board member Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck is honoured with award for her lifelong dedication to global health

Press Release 21 May 2025

The Fiscal Architecture of Health: UNU-IIGH Policy Brief Calls for Global Tax Reform as a Public Health Imperative

Tax reform is not a peripheral financial and economic issue, but a core mechanism for achieving global health equity and accountable governance.

Article 21 May 2025

The Algorithmic Thirst — AI’s Growth Demands a Unified Approach to Water and Energy

Surging energy & water (cooling) demand by AI risks ecological collapse or energy shortages in water-stressed areas.

Brief 21 May 2025

Levelling Up Ethics: Video Game Design and Global Responsibility

The brief explores how ethical video game design can take up the global responsibility to foster autonomy, cooperation, inclusion, and representation.

News 21 May 2025

Empowering Women in the Digital Age: UNU Macau Advocates for Gender-Inclusive AI at Global Roundtable

Dr. Jingbo Huang Shares Insights on Addressing Gender Bias in AI at World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Roundtable.

Article 20 May 2025

5 Reasons to Realign with Nature: From Separation to Harmony

A better future starts with nature. Explore five inspiring reasons to reconnect with the Earth and build a more balanced, resilient world.

Article 20 May 2025

AI Is Changing The Price You Pay — But Who’s Keeping It Honest, And What’s The Particular Significance For Africa

AI can now set prices, tailoring them to individuals. This innovation demands urgent ethical oversight and updated regulations globally.

News 20 May 2025

UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala Awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Pretoria

UNU Rector Marwala receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Pretoria for his global contributions in AI, engineering & leadership.

News 20 May 2025

New Frontiers in Global Security: Emerging Technologies and Outer Space

UNU & UNIDIR experts dissect AI & space technology's security implications, urging global governance for a safer future.