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Press Release 02 Jul 2020

Global E-Waste Surging: Up 21% in 5 Years

According to UN Global E-waste Monitor 2020, 53.6 million metric tonnes of electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2019, up 21% in just 5 years.

Blog Post 02 Jul 2020

Cyber Resilience of Countries in Asia-Pacific

Cybersecurity is the top Internet policy concern for Asia-Pacific’s Internet users, and still an evolving sector in the region.

Press Release 01 Jul 2020

New Leadership at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research

Dr David Passarelli has commenced his role as Executive Director of UNU-CPR in New York, while Adam Day will serve as UNU-CPR Director of Programmes.

Blog Post 25 Jun 2020

Why the World Needs More UN Regional Political Offices

A regional approach to preventing conflict has never been more crucial.

Blog Post 24 Jun 2020

Recognise, Support and Empower: Girls’ Digital Inclusion and the Post-COVID-19 Tele-education

The recent accelerated expansion of the tele-education sector has exacerbated social and digital inequalities.

News 17 Jun 2020

UNU Macau and MUST Launch Internship Program for Students from Faculty of Humanities and Arts

This program will enhance students' academic and professional development as well as give them an insight into the work of the United Nations.

Media Coverage 08 Jun 2020

COVID-19 Could Lead to New Wars in Authoritarian Countries

Governments should be worried about the impact of the pandemic on their economies.

News 05 Jun 2020

Biodiversity Targets Reviewed and Future Directions Planned in Online Reporting Session

UNU-IAS held an online reporting session on the results of the second meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the OEWG2.

Press Release 03 Jun 2020

New Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Certificate Launched for the Financial Sector

A new online course will assist financial sector actors in identifying and addressing modern slavery and human trafficking risks.

News 03 Jun 2020

New Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Certificate Launched for the Financial Sector

FAST and ACAMS initiatives have launched a new certificate to help financial sector actors address modern slavery and human trafficking.