UNU-WIDER Launches new World Income Inequality Database Explorer

The World Income Inequality Database (WIID), hosted and maintained by UNU-WIDER for more than 20 years, is now accessible via a new WIID Explorer.

Refugee Settlements Extremely Vulnerable to Climate Crises

New UNU research explores the extent to which climate crises affect 20 of the world’s largest refugee settlements.

Beyond the UN Security Council: Can the General Assembly Tackle the Climate–Security Challenge?

The UN General Assembly could drive climate action across the multilateral system and even pressure the Security Council to take action more directly.

The Future of Artificial Intelligence 

TOKYO: On 6 July 2023, UNU will host a conversation with Professor Marc Deisenroth.

Florian Krampe

Applications Open for UNU Global Seminar 2023

Application are open until 5 July 2023 for the 39th UNU Global Seminar.

The Path from Venda: An Interview with UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala

UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala looks back at the experiences that shaped his career and shares thoughts on technology and sustainable development.

AI Is Here to Stay! How Artificial Intelligence Can Contribute to Economic Growth in Africa

Africa's adoption of AI and related technologies could accelerate the continent's development and help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Policy Brief Offers Solutions to Accelerate Climate Action in Africa

A new UNU-IAS policy brief offers recommendations on strengthening climate strategies in Africa.

Accelerating Climate Action in Africa: Insights from the 2022 Voluntary National Reviews

Recommendations on strengthening climate strategies in Africa.