The Emerging Digital Technologies Reshaping Labour Markets: UNU-MERIT Paper Wins Best Paper Award at CONCORDi 2025

Tommaso Ciarli and co-authors win CONCORDI 2025 Best Paper for mapping how emerging digital technologies reshape employment in Europe.

UNU-INWEH Convenes a High-Level Panel on Water Diplomacy in Ottawa at the Canadian Science Policy Conference

At the intersection of science, policy and diplomacy the panellists discussed strengthening science-based cooperation for a water secure future.

How Credit Rating Agencies are Reshaping Development Finance

In Development Matters Daniel Cash explains how shifting credit rating methodologies are raising the lending power of multilateral development banks.

Charting the Research Agenda for Buildings, Construction & CDR

Session Recap: COP30 in Belém, Brazil

COP30 Events Feature Ishikawa Youth

A UNU-IAS youth empowerment initiative engaged two high school students from Japan at the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil.

Connecting Cultures: How Humour Speaks Louder than Words

On 16 December 2025, UNU will host a conversation with comedian and voice actor Patrick Harlan, also known as Pakkun.

COP30 Event Explores Youth-led Urban Futures

An event at the COP30 SDG Pavilion in Belém, Brazil discussed the role of youth in co-creating sustainable urban futures.

Climate Change, Food Insecurity and Conflict

Understanding the climate-food-conflict nexus – and practical options to address climate-induced hunger and instability.

Stefania Plougarli

Giacomo Negroni