Blog Post
Why Compassion Matters in Asylum Policy
Felicity Kersting, a Senior Researcher at NatCen International, explains why compassion should be at the heart of the international asylum system.
Media Coverage
Climate-vulnerable communities are falling prey to armed groups
There are ways to break the link between climate change and instability, but they cannot be advanced without state and international support.
Article
Refugee Settlements Extremely Vulnerable to Climate Crises
New UNU research explores the extent to which climate crises affect 20 of the world’s largest refugee settlements.
News
UNU-WIDER Launches new World Income Inequality Database Explorer
The World Income Inequality Database (WIID), hosted and maintained by UNU-WIDER for more than 20 years, is now accessible via a new WIID Explorer.
Media Coverage
Beyond the UN Security Council: Can the General Assembly Tackle the Climate–Security Challenge?
The UN General Assembly could drive climate action across the multilateral system and even pressure the Security Council to take action more directly.
Announcement
Applications Open for UNU Global Seminar 2023
Application are open until 5 July 2023 for the 39th UNU Global Seminar.
News
The Path from Venda: An Interview with UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala
UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala looks back at the experiences that shaped his career and shares thoughts on technology and sustainable development.
Article
AI Is Here to Stay! How Artificial Intelligence Can Contribute to Economic Growth in Africa
Africa's adoption of AI and related technologies could accelerate the continent's development and help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
News
Policy Brief Offers Solutions to Accelerate Climate Action in Africa
A new UNU-IAS policy brief offers recommendations on strengthening climate strategies in Africa.
Series
Land Restoration: 5 Key Elements of Reviving Our Earth
Land restoration is crucial for achieving SDGs. Its importance is explained in 5 key points.