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Research highlights

Media Coverage

Four Ways the International Scientific Panel on AI Should Approach AI Risk

Global AI governance enters new phase with launch of the International Scientific Panel on AI.

16 Sep 2025

Report

Essential Peacekeeping for a Divided World

Lessons and Insights from the UN Emergency Force in Suez

04 Sep 2025

Recent publications

Report

Beyond the Paris Rulebook

Lessons for Adaptive and Inclusive Climate Governance

23 Sep 2025

Report

Essential Peacekeeping for a Divided World

Lessons and Insights from the UN Emergency Force in Suez

04 Sep 2025

Report

2025 Peacebuilding Fund Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security

Exploring programmatic best practices and lessons learned on youth participation in peacebuilding.

13 May 2025

Report

Foundations for a Multilateral Sovereign Debt Mechanism

Global efforts and recent momentum to address shortcomings in the sovereign debt restructuring regime.

03 Jul 2025

United Nations General Assembly Hall in the UN Headquarters, New York.

Assembly for Peace

A digital handbook on the UN General Assembly’s past practice on peace and security.
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Expert insights

Media Coverage

Opinion: At the UN, we need to do better with less. Here’s how

In Devex, Nicole Goldin and David Passarelli argue that the UN80 reforms can deliver more impact through purpose, pace, priority and precision.

24 Jun 2025

Blog Post

Could the General Assembly authorize peacekeepers to address ongoing crises?

A Q&A exploring the General Assembly’s powers and past practices related to peace operations.

02 Jul 2025

Blog Post

Protecting our oceans for future generations

The UN Ocean Conference offers a critical window to design institutions that stand the test of time.

09 Jun 2025

Blog Post

The role of AI Agents in humanitarian action: balancing ethics and innovation

The humanitarian sector must proactively examine how AI agents could transform – or harm – efforts to assist vulnerable populations.

06 Jun 2025

News and events

News

UNGA High-Level Week: Evidence and Ideas for Global Action

UNU-CPR evidence is helping to shape discussions and the future of multilateralism.

22 Sep 2025

News

Connecting Decent Work to Sustainable Growth

UNU-CPR's Dr. Nicole Goldin intervenes at the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

17 Jul 2025

Event

Reimagining Climate Governance: Reforms, Models and Actions

Designing actionable innovations to meet today’s climate needs

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Event

Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)

Supporting reform of the international financial architecture and mobilizing investments in the Sustainable Developments Goals.

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