Announcement
Next Course: “Training on Molecular, Physical, and Computational Virology”, October 2024
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Claudia Ortega and Dr. Sergio Pantano at Institut Pasteur (Montevideo, Uru)
Blog Post
Protecting Civilians in War—Why Men Shouldn't Be Forgotten
When protection efforts exclusively focus on women and children, modern slavery risks facing men are often overlooked in data, policy, and practice.
News
Workshop on GovTech Innovation and Digital Governance Held in Cabo Verde
From May 8th to 13th, 2024, UNU-EGOV organized Workshop on Co-Creation and Capacity Building took place at TechPark CV’s Incubation Center.
Blog Post
Decolonising Global Health in the wake of COVID-19: Reconciling the Ethics of the Global Movement with Diverse Local Values
Convened by UNU-IIGH & IRG-GHJ
News
New UN Research Reveals Impact of AI And Cybersecurity on Women, Peace and Security in South-East Asia
Research by UN Women and UNU Macau explores the connections between AI, digital security and the women, peace and security agenda in South-East Asia
Blog Post
A molecular look at bees' gut may show the way to stop their decline in Latin America
A survey of colony losses across Latin America gives reasons for alarm, but understanding gut microbiomes presents a way forward.
News
Seminar Shares Insights on Integrating Landscape Approaches into National Biodiversity Strategies
The event featured expert presentations on applying landscape approaches for biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of resources, and equity.
News
How Macro-Finance Could Help Mitigate Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean
A guest post by Rodrigo Valdés, Director of the Western Hemisphere Department of the International Monetary Fund.
Series
Understanding Humanity’s Role in Biodiversity Loss: 5 Elements of Accelerating Species Extinctions
How do human activities accelerate biodiversity loss? And what risks does this pose for species, ecosystems and ourselves?
News
United Nations University Announces New Interim Director for UNU-MERIT
UNU-MERIT announces Prof. Dr. Clemens Kool as interim director, succeeding Prof. Dr. Bartel Van de Walle.