News
In Memoriam: Hidetoshi Yajima, Japan Foundation for UNU Advisor
Mr. Hidetoshi Yajima, former President, CEO, & Chairman of Shimadzu Corp., and Advisor to the Japan Foundation for UNU, died on 7 July 2021.
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Ninth SDG–UP Workshop Advances University Collaboration through Working Groups
UNU-IAS hosted the ninth workshop for the UNU SDG–Universities Platform (SDG-UP).
Media Coverage
Is it Time to Create a UN Political Body for Climate Change?
Proposals to address issues related to climate-security at the UN and challenges facing the multilateral system.
Press Release
Exhibition Featuring “Sustainability Stories” Worldwide in Images Opens at Museum in Dresden
Starting July 24, 2021, UNU-FLORES and Technische Sammlungen Dresden present "Sustainability Stories" culminating in a global photography competition.
Article
We Must Seize the Moment for a Global Pandemic Surveillance and Response Scheme
There is an urgent need to create a neutral and trusted digital system that can revolutionise how data is gathered and used during health crises.
News
Joint Master's Degree Programme Celebrates Graduation
The UNU master's (MSc) degree programme Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security recently celebrated the graduation of 25 students.
Blog Post
Safety in AI Systems
The concept of safety cements the need to ensure trustworthiness, preservation of human rights and the potential to promote sustainability and peace.
Article
Suburban Living the Worst for Carbon Emissions — New Research
A new study indicates that people in urban areas, on average, have the smallest carbon footprints, while those living in the suburbs have the highest.
Media Coverage
Armed Groups Response to COVID-19 Underscore the Need for Long-term Global Health Campaigns
Examining COVID-19's effect in East Nigeria.
Media Coverage
How UN Sanctions Can Be Used to Bring More Women Into Peace Talks
Encouraging women’s participation in political and peace processes should go hand in hand with taking actions to protect them in these endeavors.