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The United Nations University Appoints Dr. Revati Phalkey as Next Director of UNU-IIGH
Dr. Revati Phalkey will begin her appointment as Director of UNU-IIGH on 3 February 2025.
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UNU-BIOLAC's 2024: A Positive Balance for our Scientific Programme Amidst difficulties
UNU-BIOLAC keeps supporting capacity building in Biotechnology in LAC despite the complex situation of 2024 and the lack of sources of funding
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Media Advisory: UNU-EHS experts available for interviews at COP29
On site in Baku, United Nations University scientists can explain negotiations, provide background and contextualize many of the big debates.
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BIOLAC at the Climate and SDG Synergy Conference: More Biology for a Fundamentally Biological Issue
The 1.5° goal is still within reach but will need vital synergies and political commitment with a sense of urgency. Biotechnology has answers.
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UNU and Tajikistan Sign Landmark Partnership Agreement
On the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York, UNU and the Republic of Tajikistan formalized a landmark partnership agreement.
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UNU Report: Don’t Dismiss the Great Power of AI for Climate Change Impact Assessment
According to the UN University scientists, AI can bridge the digital divide and support climate action in Global South nations.
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UNU-IAS and AEON Environmental Foundation to Expand Cooperation on Global Sustainability
UNU-IAS and the AEON Environmental Foundation signed a MOU on collaboration to advance global sustainability.
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UNU-MERIT and WIPO Forge New Partnership to Enhance Global Research and Education
Through a new MoU, UNU-MERIT and the World Intellectual Property Organization will cooperate on research, education and integrated capacity building.
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UNU-IAS 10-Year Anniversary Event: Synergies for Sustainability
Journalists are invited to an event exploring the key achievements of UNU-IAS since its founding in 2014, and the future of sustainability.
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United Nations University Hub Inaugurated at Hamburg University of Technology
The new UNU Hub will foster international research cooperation on "engineering to face climate change".
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UNU-IAS Symposium to Support the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Back Better
UNU-IAS will co-organize a symposium on supporting recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula following the 2024 Noto Earthquake.
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City of Richmond Hill Named the New Host of the United Nations University in Canada
The UN flag was raised in Richmond Hill in honour of the United Nations University.
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Unlocking Post-Mining Restoration Strategies
Global Gathering in Dresden - Workshop: 15-18 April 2024
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Scientists Warn about the Unequal Gendered Impacts of Unsafe Water
A new assessment by UNU scientists reveals the unequal exposure to the health risks caused by unsafe water based on gender and age.
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The United Nations University and the Learning Planet Institute Are Joining Forces to Address the Major Global Challenges and Issues of Sustainable Development
UNU and the Learning Planet Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop research programmes and improve access to education.
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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.
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New UN University report warns about risk tipping points with irreversible impacts on people and planet
New report, Interconnected Disaster Risks 2023, is released from UNU in Bonn today, analysing risk tipping points, and introduces solution framework.
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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.