Article
Affirmative Action Policies to Increase Diversity Are Successful, but Controversial, Around the World
Shifting legislation and public opinion polls suggest a preference for policies that encourage diversity without implementing quotas.
Announcement
New JFUNU Donation Scheme Supports Recovery from Noto Peninsula Earthquake
The initiative will support organizations working on resilient reconstruction in cooperation with UNU-IAS.
Article
Risks of AI Prediction Performance Should Be Measured, Especially in Critical Areas like Health Care
The consequences of errors in health-care applications can lead to life-threatening misdiagnoses and lost opportunities for early intervention.
Series
5 Things You Should Know about Space Debris
The recent UNU-EHS Interconnected Disaster Risks 2023 report includes the issue of space debris among its six risk tipping points.
News
UNU-EGOV contributes to Arab Innovation Assessment
UNU-EGOV contributed to UN ESCWA’s ENACT report, offering expert insights on digital innovation in Arab public administration.
News
UNU and UNCCD to advance collaboration on desertification and drought work
United Nations University (UNU) and United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Media Coverage
Mongabay Features Expert Comments on Natural Climate Solutions
UNU-IAS expert Suneetha Subramanian called for adopting a holistic approach to the concept of natural climate solutions.
Announcement
UNU-IAS Launches Fast-Track Scheme for Second Master’s
The new scheme enables Master’s graduates of Sophia University to obtain an MSc in Sustainability in as little as one year.
Blog Post
Climate Change and Human Mobility in the Global South
Challenging Western narratives can broaden understanding of climate mobility, enhance policymaking, and allow communities to shape their futures.
Announcement
Next Course: “Making Metabolomics Matter: Targeted Approaches for Translational and Precision Medicine”, July 2024
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr Yamilé López Hernández at UNAM & UAZ.