Blog Post
Climate Change and Human Mobility in the Global South
Challenging Western narratives can broaden understanding of climate mobility, enhance policymaking, and allow communities to shape their futures.
Announcement
Next Course: “Making Metabolomics Matter: Targeted Approaches for Translational and Precision Medicine”, July 2024
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr Yamilé López Hernández at UNAM & UAZ.
Series
5 Key Findings About the Current State of the World’s Migratory Species
Check out these five key findings about the current state of the world’s migratory species.
News
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala sends warmest greetings for the Lunar New Year
Full speech from Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala for the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon.
News
Event Spotlights Impact of Small Grants Initiative for Local Biodiversity
A session shared lessons learned from the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative (COMDEKS) project.
News
A Student’s Experience Exploring UN Agencies in Brussels
UNU-MERIT master’s students take their global development studies to the EU’s heart.
Article
‘Greatest Good’ Exists Not at the Extremes but Through Exploration of the Middle Ground — Pareto
Ethical decision-making involves a complex interplay between the imperative to prevent harm and the pursuit of good.
Media Coverage
The World Needs an International Decade for Data
The Global Digital Compact, to be agreed at the Summit of the Future, presents an opportunity to expand the benefits of data for all.
News
UNU-IAS Director Calls for Women's Participation in Building Climate Resilience
Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi discussed gender-related impacts of climate change at the Moral Money Summit organized by the Financial Times and Nikkei.
Article
AI And The Law – Navigating The Future Together
AI has the potential to enhance legal systems to be more equitable, efficient and accessible, but there are ethical concerns and obstacles.