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News 01 May 2026

Professor Patricia Justino Begins Term as Director of UNU-WIDER

Prof. Justino brings over two decades of experience conducting policy-relevant research on inequality, governance and inclusive development.

News 29 Apr 2026

Event Discusses Community-led Approaches to Post-disaster Recovery

An event in Kanazawa City engaged citizens and local practitioners to discuss initiatives for sustainable recovery and resilient communities.

News 29 Apr 2026

Save the Date: Dresden Nexus Conference Heads to the Mediterranean in 2027

Mediterranean Edition 2027 Advancing the Resource Nexus from the Source to Sea Continuum 27–29 April 2027 | Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain

News 29 Apr 2026

Rush for Critical Minerals Echoes Oil Extraction Injustice as Harms Fall on World's Most Vulnerable, UN Scientists Warn

EVs, renewable energy systems and AI infrastructure have benefits but they are driving severe costs borne disproportionately by the poor.

News 29 Apr 2026

Crop Self-Defense for Sustainability

One way to agricultural sustainability is to reverse decades of selection against good traits that were not needed under intense agrochemical inputs

News 28 Apr 2026

UNU Macau Training 2026 for Teachers Kicks Off

UNU Macau launches April 27–29 teacher-focused training, pioneering a new collaboration model with Northwestern Polytechnical University.

News 28 Apr 2026

UNU-CPR Intervention at the Launch of the Global Alliance on Beyond GDP

UNU-CPR reflected at the launch of the Global Alliance on Beyond GDP on strengthening how progress is measured and used in policy.

News 27 Apr 2026

From Potential Benefits to Actual Crop Increases

María Jesús Lami is figuring out how to formulate the application of a Plant Growth Promoting Microorganism

News 27 Apr 2026

UNU Macau and BFSU Deepen Academic Exchange and Collaboration

UNU Macau and BFSU strengthen ties through reciprocal visits, fostering collaboration in research, talent, and innovation.

News 25 Apr 2026

UNU at the Africa-Europe Science Collaboration Forum: Advancing Science Diplomacy for Sustainable Development

UNU delegation led by Prof. Marwala joined AERAP Forum in Brussels (20-22/04) to discuss science, innovation and Africa–Europe partnerships for SDGs.

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