Maren Solmecke

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CONNECTING YOU TO — Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines

OSAKA, JAPAN: UNU-IAS will co-organize Junior SDGs Camp sessions at Expo 2025.

Higher Education Sustainability Progress

University World News article features UNU-IAS expert comments on the 2025 HESI Global Forum, challenges and the future of higher education.

UNU Global AI Network Launches Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition at WAIC

The United Nations University Global AI Network officially launched the AI for SDGs — Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2025.

In the Media: UNU-EHS Brings Pacific Island Nations Together to Fight Land Degradation

This week in Suva, Fiji, UNU-EHS brought countries together under the the Pacific Island Developing States (PSIDS) Regional Dialogue Forum.

UNU Rector Visits Kumamoto, Saga and Fukuoka Prefectures in Japan

During the trip, Rector Marwala met with government representatives, university leaders and students to promote partnerships and education in Japan.

South Africa Hosts the First UN University Hub in Africa and the Global South

The new UNU Hub at the University of Pretoria, REACH-AFRICA, will lead on climate, water, health and food security across the continent and beyond.

Tackling Microplastic Pollution from Synthetic Textiles Through Rebuilding Natural Fibre Markets

Addressing the implications that are affecting marine life, food security and human health.

Role of Participation in Achieving Sustainable and Resilient Agri-food Systems in Face of Emerging External Shocks: A Coupled Citizen Science and Nature-based Solutions Approach (CS-NbS)

This project will contribute to recommending a governance structure that helps achieve a sustainable and resilient agri-food system.