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Blog Post 21 Aug 2020

AI Governance Incomplete without Considering the Impact of Carbon and Social Footprints

AI has enormous potential to address challenges facing humanity and the environment but there are grey areas that require immediate attention.

Blog Post 20 Aug 2020

Youth Digital Engagement for Global Action: Insights and the Way Forward

The importance of co-creating engagement with young people and of addressing digital exclusion has been highlighted in our Youth Day Twitter chat.

News 06 Aug 2020

UNU-CPR Welcomes Two New Researchers

UNU-CPR welcomes Cristal Downing and Sophie Huvé as new researchers.

Blog Post 01 Aug 2020

AI & Global Governance: COVID-19 Underlines the Need for AI-Support Governance of Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Why a Water-Energy-Food Nexus could be the next step in creating cooperative AI-supported governance.

News 30 Jul 2020

New Report Highlights the Potential of Technologies to Uncover Patterns of Labour Exploitation

Smartphone app Apprise allows for secure and confidential interviews of vulnerable populations to identify cases of human trafficking.

Series 24 Jul 2020

5 Facts on Mangroves

Mangroves are an important component in the ecosystem, with many benefits.

News 24 Jul 2020

UNU Macau and Caritas Macau Partner to Advance Research and Capacity Building Initiatives

The five-year partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in sustainable community development, social innovation, and civil society cyber resilience.

Blog Post 10 Jul 2020

Doing Fieldwork in the Era of Physical Distancing

Flexibility and engendering a system of trust and mutual respect when working with offsite teams are essential for effective collaboration.

Press Release 09 Jul 2020

Greening the COVID-19 recovery for a sustainable future for Africa and beyond.

The socio-economic impacts of decarbonisation for African countries, and how green transitions are affected by COVID-19.

News 08 Jul 2020

5 UN Career Advice from the Co-Architect of the Millennium Development Goals and Former Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Dr Jan Vandemoortele

Dr Jan Vandemoortele's key takeaways from his 30 years with the UN help guide you through your career.