Can Artificial Intelligence foster economic catch-up in Latin America?

Technological Upgrading and Catching-up Through AI: An Analysis of Brazilian Firms

UNU-FLORES Broadens Research Horizons Through Participation in Two New Excellence Clusters

The new CARE and REC² Clusters offer UNU-FLORES opportunities to advance interdisciplinary research through the Resource Nexus approach.

Japanese Newspapers Highlight Urban Ecosystem Restoration Events in Kanazawa

Newspapers from the Hokuriku region featured UNU-IAS events on creating cities in harmony with nature. 

Pixels and Protection: Strengthening Legal Frameworks Against Digital Child Labour

A "kidfluencer" boom is exposing children to unpaid digital labour, privacy risks and exploitation not covered by South Africa’s outdated laws.

How Efficiency Can Transform Sustainable Development

We can align initiatives for technological and structural efficiency so they support sustainable development, peace and equality.

India and the World: Democracy, Development and Justice

On 23 June 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Abishek Singhvi and Prof. C. Raj Kumar.

Building Co-Existence: Towards an Inclusive Japan

On 26 June 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Ven. Kodo Nishimura, Buddhist monk, and Mr. Juan Pablo Reyes, publicist and photographer.

Citizen Centricity in Public Policy Making: Approaches, Mechanisms, and Beyond

Beyond the Age of Waste

ONLINE: On 10 June 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Felipe Dall, programme officer at UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre.

Michelle Jaramillo

Ms. Michelle Jaramillo Velasco's work connects science, policy, and communities, amplifying voices from the Global South and promoting environmental justice.