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News 26 Jun 2026

New Research Report: AI Systems as Digital Public Goods

New UNU–ADB–UN ODET study: Openness alone isn’t enough, AI systems need to deliver public value, accountability, safeguards, and local relevance.

News 23 Jun 2026

UN Secretary-General launches AI Environmental Transparency Initiative, calling on AI companies to disclose carbon, water and land footprints

The launch of the initiative comes after a UN University report highlights AI's massive electricity demand and environmental impacts.

News 17 Jun 2026

"Next-Gene" Pest and Vector Control

A radically different way to approach population control of agricultural pests and transmisibility of insect vector-borne diseses

News 15 Jun 2026

UNU-INWEH Supports Launch of Global Online Course on Earth Observation for Sustainable Development at UNCOPUOS 2026

This program strengthens Earth observation capacity for sustainable development, environmental monitoring, and disaster resilience.

News 13 Jun 2026

UNU Leads Two Sessions at UN Open Source Week

Events take place on June 25, a day set aside to highlight Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs).

News 13 Jun 2026

Quand l’aide baisse, la transition écologique recule aussi.

Retour sur notre table ronde à propos de l’évolution de l’aide au développement.

News 12 Jun 2026

Event Explores Role of Forest Restoration in Disaster Recovery

UNU-IAS Operating Unit in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, hosted an event to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity.

News 11 Jun 2026

Mobilizing Local Action for a Nature-Positive Future

Marking International Day for Biological Diversity, a symposium discussed collaborative approaches to achieve global biodiversity goals.

News 11 Jun 2026

Mapping Mosquito Resistance for Decision Making

Fátima Vásquez is mapping the resistance to insecticides both in the genome and in Paraguay for better, more sustainable decisions on Dengue control

News 10 Jun 2026

World Ocean Day: UNU Paris Joins a Week of Ocean Action

On the occasion of World Ocean Day, UNU Paris joined a dynamic week of events and dialogue on ocean governance in Paris.

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