News
UNU-EGOV on Fintech and Digital Growth in Iran
Keynote at Iran’s Central Bank conference spotlighted fintech innovation and urged support for youth-led entrepreneurship in the digital economy.
News
Building Bridges for Science: Reflections from UNU-MERIT's Reach & Turn Workshop
Our Partnerships Specialist Dr. Diego Salama shares key takeaways from the science communication workshop that he co-led in Panama on 21 October 2024.
News
UNU-MERIT's Recent Activities as an ITU Academy Training Centre
UNU-MERIT's Dr Mindel van de Laar reflects on recent ITU events that we have participated in, and shares an overview of our upcoming ITU courses.
Blog Post
Embracing Innovation and Collaboration: Macau's Journey
In light of the 2024 UN World Cities Day, Macau stands out as an example of innovation and collaboration.
Brief
Addressing documentation and modern slavery risks in Kenya
How barriers to obtaining official documentation in Kenya expose vulnerable groups to increased risks of modern slavery, and practical solutions.
News
United Nations Day 2024: Exploring Prospects for Growth
Resonating deeply, the 2024 theme has sparked interest as it aligns with a key issue of national discourse
News
United Nations University Rector to Receive Sustainability Award in Germany
2024 Saxon Sustainability Conference
Media Coverage
Treaty Negotiations to End Plastic Pollution
An article in Down To Earth reviews the progress of international negotiations to develop a binding agreement on tackling plastic pollution.
Article
The Canada Water Agency: The dawn of a new era for cooperative water management
The Canada Water Agency will ensure that Canadians have access to the data and information they need to increase resilience to water-related threats
News
UNU and Pasona Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Under the new agreement, UNU and Pasona Group will collaborate on joint educational activities to support regional sustainable development in Japan.