News
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Sworn in as Rector of UNU
On 17 April 2023, a Swearing-in Ceremony for the 7th Rector of the United Nations University was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
News
Five Things Japanese High School Students Want from the G7
On 25 March 2023, over 170 Japanese high school students gathered online and at UNU for a Y7 Summit outreach event titled, “G7 High School Summit."
Press Release
UN Water Experts: The World Is Off-track to Meet Its Sustainable Water Goal by 2030
A water security assessment led by UNU water experts found that the majority of the world’s population currently live in water-insecure countries.
Press Release
Bottled Water Masks World’s Failure to Supply Safe Water for All
A new report by UNU water experts provides a comprehensive analysis of the rapidly-expanding global bottled water industry.
News
UNU Rector Visits Ministry of the Environment, Japan
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala visited the Ministry of the Environment of Japan to meet with H.E. Ms. Miki Yamada, State Minister of the Environment.
Press Release
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Begins Term as United Nations University Rector
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa has assumed office for a five-year term as Rector of UNU, effective 1 March 2023.
News
A Farewell Interview with UNU Rector Dr David M. Malone
Dr David M. Malone looks back at his time as Rector of UNU.
News
UNU-IAS Students Exchange Climate Solutions with Local Youth
On 31 October 2022, master’s degree students from UNU-IAS joined a session of the Shibuya Youth Climate Change Council.
Announcements
Applications Open: Global Leadership Training Programme for Sustainable Development in Africa
Applications are open until 2 December 2022 for the Global Leadership Training Programme for Sustainable Development in Africa.
Announcements
Senior Research Fellow Patricia Justino Appointed as Deputy Director of UNU-WIDER
On 1 August 2022, UNU-WIDER appointed Senior Research Fellow Patricia Justino as Deputy Director.