On 17 April 2025, UNU and the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU outlines a framework of cooperation and knowledge exchange in fields relevant to the organizations' complementary research and capacity development.
UNU and ITTO will operationalize the agreement through a range of activities including: commissioning joint research; participating in inter-agency processes (such as the International Tropical Timber Council and the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification); co-organizing meetings, workshops and seminars; and engaging in education, capacity-building and public awareness campaigns.