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Media Coverage
From Traditional Aid to Mutually Beneficial Partnerships
Writing in The Japan News, our expert João Filipe Papel calls for a bold reimagining of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
News
The United Nations University and Lingnan University Establish Asia’s First UNU Hub on Humanitarian Innovation and Technology
UNU and Lingnan University announced the signing of an Agreement of Cooperation to establish the UNU Hub on Humanitarian Innovation and Technology.
News
UNU Macau and University of Macau Host Training Course on Global Digital Leadership and Sustainable Development
UNU Macau, in partnership with the University of Macau, hosted the Training Course on International Leaders in the Global Digital Era and Sustainable
Book Chapter
"What About Preparedness in Areas Where Water Sources Are Scarce? What Role Does Water Play in Enhancing Resilience?”
The chapter highlights the role of well water in sustaining daily life during the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, emphasizing the importance of groundwater as a resilient emergency water source.
Event
Documentary Film Screening: Paper Lanterns
On 16 September 2025, UNU will host a screening of Paper Lanterns, a documentary film directed by Barry Frechette and produced by Nobuko Saito Cleary.
BIG IDEAS Series
Voices Unmuted: Youth Shaping the Future of Internet Governance
ONLINE: On 21 August 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Nadia Tjahja, PhD Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
Announcement
Two UNU-EHS Researchers among IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report Authors
Both UNU-EHS’s Deputy Director Prof. Dr. Zita Sebesvari and Dr. Stella Shumba will contribute to the next IPCC report.
Project
WetlandHealth4UNgoals: Quantitative optical earth observation methods for monitoring vegetation stress indicators for assessing ecosystem services and “wetland health” in regard to global sustainable development goals
This project aims to develop targeted information products on vegetation vitality, wetlands condition and associated provision of ecosystem services.
Blog Post
Multilateralism Meeting the Moment: Moving forward from FFD4
A month after FFD4 in Seville, the real test is whether its vision of a fairer, more inclusive and resilient financial system can be carried forward.
News
UNU Macau Researchers Contribute to EQUALS Research Report 2025
Highlighting the three chapters contributed by UNU Macau researchers in the EQUALS Research Report 2025