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News 09 Dec 2023

Event at COP28 Discusses Leveraging Science & Technology for Climate Action

An event with UNESCO and IPCC explored key priorities and challenges, including the ethics of climate engineering.

News 08 Dec 2023

COP28 Event Shares Best Practices for Climate Change Education

An event at the Thailand Pavilion discussed initiatives from Malaysia, Mexico and Thailand.

News 06 Dec 2023

COP28 Event Examines Pathways for Strengthening Paris Agreement Implementation

An event at the Japan Pavilion discussed strategies to address capacity gaps, showcasing UNU-IAS initiatives.

News 06 Dec 2023

Training Tomorrow’s Climate Leaders: A New Postgraduate Specialization from UNU-IAS

A COP28 press conference showcased the new UNU-IAS initiative building technical capacity to implement the Paris Agreement.

News 04 Dec 2023

Engaging Youth in the Green Economy and Just Transition

A session at the Asia-Pacific Climate Week discussed skills development and job creation for youth to build capacity for a just green transition.

News 04 Dec 2023

Event at COP28 Examines Human Rights Challenges for Climate Migrants & Displaced Individuals

An event at the Thailand Pavilion shared findings from a global study on climate-affected individuals and their right to education.

News 03 Dec 2023

COP28 Event Discusses Just Transition through Climate–SDG Synergies

The event at the SDG Pavilion focused on energy and food systems.

News 30 Nov 2023

Stock Exchange Guidance on Modern Slavery Growing, But More Needed

Although more stock exchanges reference modern slavery in their ESG disclosure guidance, variation in terms of coverage and details remains.

News 27 Nov 2023

Participants gathered at UNU Macau to discuss digital inclusivity in Macau

The event was organised in collaboration with EQUALS-EU and included a roundtable discussion and a workshop aimed at promoting gender equality.

News 20 Nov 2023

Targeting the International Anti-Money Laundering Regime to Address Human Trafficking and Forced Labour

Changing the anti-money laundering regime would bring important shifts in the global economy, resulting in less exploitation and fewer labour abuses.