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Winners of the 2023 RCE Awards Announced
The awards recognize innovative projects and programmes on education for sustainable development (ESD) from across the globe.
Announcement
Next Course: “Writing of Proposal for Research Grants: Theory into Practice”, November & December 2023
We are glad to announce the course “Writing of Proposal for Research Grants: Theory into Practice”.
Press Release
Rethinking Quality: UNU-convened Experts Challenge the Harmful Influence of Global University Rankings
An important statement by an Independent Expert Group is now available, addressing the challenges associated with global university rankings.
Announcement
New e-Learning Course: Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change
This free online course will explore forms of climate-related human (im)mobility, each with different implications for policy and impacts on people.
News
Senior UNU-CPR Data Scientist Appointed Research Lead for New UN Advisory Body on AI
The role will involve identifying opportunities and governance solutions as the Body works towards a final advisory report in 2024.
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Symposium Discusses Transforming the Global Food System for Sustainability
The online event was held as part of the UN Weeks at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan.
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Winners of Youth Art Challenge Announced
The 2023 RCE Youth Art Challenge focused on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).
Press Release
New UN University Report Warns about Risk Tipping Points with Irreversible Impacts on People and Planet
Drastic changes are approaching if risks to our fundamental socioecological systems are not addressed.
Press Release
UN Study Reveals the Hidden Environmental Impacts of Bitcoin: Carbon is Not the Only Harmful By-product
Global Bitcoin mining is highly dependent on fossil fuels, with worrying impacts on water and land in addition to a significant carbon footprint.
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UN Research and Training Entities Mark UN Day with Renewed Call for Accelerated Action on the SDGs
The call by UN research and training entities builds on UN Member States’ reaffirmed commitment to effectively implement the 2030 Agenda.