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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Begins Term as United Nations University Rector
The United Nations University (UNU) is pleased to announce that Rector Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa has today assumed office for a five-year term
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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Begins Term as United Nations University Rector
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa has assumed office for a five-year term as Rector of UNU, effective 1 March 2023.
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A Farewell Interview with UNU Rector Dr David M. Malone
Dr David M. Malone looks back at his time as Rector of UNU.
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Frequent flooding in African coastal cities demand holistic recovery pathways
Coastal cities across Africa experience extreme flood events annually, and 2022 was no exception.
Media Coverage
UNU-IAS Experts Discuss Urban Biodiversity in Japan Times Article
The article focused on urban greening policies and initiatives to improve the well-being of city residents.
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Interview with Prof. Shun-ichi Murata Examines Development & Future of SDGs
The video interview discusses the creation and adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Working Paper
World-class Education? Interrogating the Biases and Coloniality of Global University Rankings
UNU-IIGH is announces the formation of an Independent Expert Group (IEG) to discuss global university rankings.
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Video Promotes Urban Gardens as Shared Spaces for Social Impact
A new UNU-IAS video illustrates how urban gardens can function as inclusive spaces for social and environmental impact.
Series
5 Facts on How Interconnected Disaster Risk Solutions Can Help Save Biodiversity
Underlying causes not only connect disasters, but also the solutions to manage them. This can help save biodiversity.
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Adaptation and resilience: an alumna’s story from Ukraine
Master's alumna Nataliia Makaruk shares her experience of working on disaster risk reduction in Ukraine, which quickly changed to humanitarian work.