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Series 01 Jul 2024

From Peaks to Plains: Recognition of Mountains in Climate Talks is Long Overdue

COP 28 addressed mountain regions' importance, leading to an expert dialogue at the Bonn Climate Talks on climate impacts and resilience solutions.

Article 01 Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence Can Transform Global Food Security and Climate Action

AI will have a profound role in sustainable agriculture and achieving food security as we strive to mitigate and limit climate change impacts.

News 29 Jun 2024

Access the "UNU-EGOV Memory and Project" Book

This book was prepared for the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Unit.

Series 28 Jun 2024

5 Insights into AI as a Double-Edged Sword in Climate Action

AI can enhance climate action but needs ethical regulation and greener tech to prevent risks and inequalities.

Article 28 Jun 2024

Integrating Sustainability into Material Selection Is an Ethical and Strategic Obligation

We need to look beyond the immediate performance and cost of materials and consider their long-term impacts on the environment and future generations.

News 28 Jun 2024

Thoughts from One of Our Graduating Dual Career PhD Fellows and His Supervisors

On 3 July 2024, Philipp König (UNU-MERIT PhD) defends his thesis on accountability in international development finance.

Multimedia 28 Jun 2024

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Riskepedia: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? UNU Rector Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Blog Post 27 Jun 2024

Five ways local AI ecosystems can foster climate action

Exploring how AI ecosystems in developing countries can innovate for climate action.

News 27 Jun 2024

20th Anniversary of UNU-EHS: Interview with Shen Xiaomeng about EHS Work, People and Her Vision for the Future

“I found a bunch of idealists.” UNU-EHS Director speaks about past, present and future of the institute.

News 27 Jun 2024

The United Nations University to be a Partner of the Living Art of Building Initiative

The German Parliament supports the Living Art of Building initiative, enabling UNU-FLORES to establish an operating unit.