Welcome to the Summer 2026 Edition of COLLECTIVE, the UNU Macau Newsletter

The Summer 2026 edition of COLLECTIVE highlights UNU Macau’s latest work in research, education, partnerships, and community engagement.

Maelodee Armstrong

Maelodee Armstrong is a Research Assistant at UNU Global Health.

Different Contexts, Common Health: Youth and the Future of Global Health

On 12 August 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Luis D’Souza, policy specialist at WHO, and Ms. Shion Seino, co-founder of LIAISON.

Science Talk: Water Security Under Pressure

Navigating Water Challenges and Strategies Across the Gulf Cooperation Council

Responsible Electronics in the Climate Change Era (REC2)

The project is led by TU Dresden in close collaboration with national and international partners, including UNU Resource Nexus, and brings together a strong interdisciplinary network of principal investigators and cooperation partners.

CARE - Climate-Neutral and Resource-Efficient Construction

The project runs as a Cluster of Excellence led by Technische Universität Dresden and RWTH Aachen University, with participation from international partners including UNU Resource Nexus.

Raising awareness of Carbon Concrete Composites through AI-assisted learning (CarbonConcrete-AI)

CarbonConcreteAI develops AI-supported learning to advance global knowledge on carbon concrete and circular construction.

WIR recyceln Fasern (WIRreFa)

New study finds land degradation is already reducing global food production

Every 10% increase in land degradation results in 2% increase in crop yield gaps, UNU scientist warns.

School of Modern Diplomacy

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