Press Release
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
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
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
Why the World Needs More UN Regional Political Offices
A regional approach to preventing conflict has never been more crucial.
Blog Post
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
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
COVID-19 Could Lead to New Wars in Authoritarian Countries
Governments should be worried about the impact of the pandemic on their economies.
News
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
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
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.