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Dr Sawako Shirahase Appointed as Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University
Dr Sawako Shirahase will join the United Nations University as its next UNU Senior Vice-Rector, effective 1 October 2021.
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New UN University report: Disasters around the world are interconnected
A new report, Interconnected Disaster Risks 2020/2021, released today. Finds that seemingly unrelated disasters are interconnected with each other.
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Laptops, Cell Phones, and eGames Defied Slump as COVID-19 Dented 2020’s Electronics Sales
COVID-19 caused a greater drop in electronics sales in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries in 2020.
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UNU and EMG Partner to Accelerate Collective Action on Environment and Human Settlement Issues
A new collaboration agreement aims to advance knowledge on protecting the environment and enhance human well-being.
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Ageing Dams Pose Growing Threat
By 2050, most people on Earth will live downstream of tens of thousands of large dams already operating at or beyond their design life.
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Global E-Waste Surging: Up 21% in 5 Years
According to UN Global E-waste Monitor 2020, 53.6 million metric tonnes of electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2019, up 21% in just 5 years.
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New Leadership at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research
Dr David Passarelli has commenced his role as Executive Director of UNU-CPR in New York, while Adam Day will serve as UNU-CPR Director of Programmes.
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New Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Certificate Launched for the Financial Sector
A new online course will assist financial sector actors in identifying and addressing modern slavery and human trafficking risks.
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UNU Names Dr Shen Xiaomeng as Next Vice-Rector in Europe and Director of UNU-EHS
Dr Shen Xiaomeng will join UNU in the concurrent roles of UNU Vice-Rector in Europe and Director of UNU-EHS (Bonn, Germany), effective 1 August 2020.
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COVID-19 Fallout Could Push Half a Billion People into Poverty in Developing Countries
New UNU research warns that global poverty could skyrocket as a result of the economic fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic.
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United Nations University Welcomes New Director of UNU-MERIT in the Netherlands
UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Bartel Van de Walle as the next Director of UNU-MERIT.
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Financial Crime Prevention Professionals Take Action Against Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking
A new strategic partnership to further mobilise financial sector stakeholders against modern slavery and human trafficking.
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UNU-INRA Launches Report on Stranded Assets at COP25
Awareness of the threats and opportunities of stranded assets is low among African policymakers, a new UNU-INRA report finds.