Harnessing Nature's Wisdom for Sustainable Development in the Global South

Venezuela guaranteed that all interests derived from its share in UNU-BIOLAC's Endowment Fund went entirely to the Programme, giving it adaptability

Frictions and Fault Lines: How Entrepreneurs and Financiers Drive the Circular Economy Transitions in Differing Geographical Contexts

Exploring how entrepreneurs and financiers navigate circular economy transitions, highlighting diverse strategies, challenges, & institutional change.

Reflections from UNIDO: Contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report

PhD fellow Rafael de la Vega reflects on his six-month sabbatical at UNIDO, contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report (IDR).

UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 Proposal Submission Update

Our sincere gratitude to all those who submitted proposals for the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025.

The Quantum Leap and the Digital Backbone — The Future of Hybrid Computing

If we wait for quantum computing disruption before building governance around it, we will govern in crisis.

Intangible Cultural Heritage Safeguarding: A Youth-led Community of Practice in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Voices from the Symposium: Jashodhara Dasgupta

Reflections from the UNU-IIGH & Third World Network Symposium on private sector influence, accountability & equity in global health governance.

Voices from the Symposium: Anna Marriott

Reflections from the UNU-IIGH & Third World Network Symposium on private sector influence, accountability & equity in global health governance.

Marie-France Boucher

Marie-France Boucher is an Associate Communications Officer at UNU-WIDER

Declining soil health is a global concern – here’s how AI could help

AI and smart tech can help tackling declining soil health via monitoring, modeling, and optimized practices for sustainable agriculture