UN80 should help solve long-term problems before they become irreversible catastrophes

As a cash-strapped UN rushes to come up with a reform plan to carry on its missions with fewer resources, it risks settling for quick fixes.

Community-Led Solutions for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

A side event of the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development showcased solutions to foster socio-ecological resilience.

HLPF Side Event Discusses Ocean Plastic Pollution and Human Health

UNU convened experts at the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York to strengthen efforts on SDG 3 and SDG 14

UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala on 25 Years of UNU-CRIS

Rector Marwala reflects on UNU-CRIS's impact and importance over the past 25 years, and its future role in our turbulent world. 

In the Field with Lina Rodriguez: Documenting Successful Adaptation in Mountain Regions

How are Andean communities adapting to climate change? Join our expert in the field to uncover local solutions.

Sie Anderson

Accelerating Sustainable Development in Africa: Perspectives from Future Leaders

YOKOHAMA & ONLINE: An event at TICAD 9 featuring Global Leadership Training Programme graduates will discuss co-creating solutions for sustainability in Africa.

From Numbers to People: A Liberian Public Servant's Journey through the MPP

In this blog, Sie Anderson reflects on his journey from Liberia’s accounting department to UNU-MERIT’s MPP program and shares his future aspirations.

Connecting Decent Work to Sustainable Growth

UNU-CPR's Dr. Nicole Goldin intervenes at the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

Catastrophic Texas Flood as Science Warned but Sirens Stayed Silent

Robust, locally implemented communication infrastructure and preparedness protocols is vital to ensure protection from catastrophic disaster