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COP29 Event Highlights Strategies for Policy Coherence & Inclusion
An event at the SDG Pavilion explored how a socio-ecological systems approach can advance climate action.
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Challenges and Opportunities for the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic
Our PhD fellow Mercedes Menéndez writes about her presentation on 14 November at the Science, Technology & Innovation Week event in Santo Domingo.
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UNU-INWEH Partners with TECH>ID to Leverage Technology for Sustainability Transition
This partnership aims to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications, with a special focus on the Portuguese-speaking nations
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UNU-FLORES at COP29
Bringing the Resource Nexus approach into focus to navigate emerging challenges and opportunities
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Anna Stamatogiannakis
Anna is a Research Associate with the EVES Division, where she supports the WetlandHealth4UNGoals project. With her background in environmental science and GIS, she is particularly interested in using spatial data to analyse climate change impacts and support the development of adaptation strategies.
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Empowering Your Minds: Generative AI & Media and Information Literacy Essentials
Insights from the UNU Generative AI Series Webinar Empowering Your Minds: Generative AI & Media and Information Literacy Essentials
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SCIENCE TALK: (Re)Engineering Our Approach to Healthy & Sustainable Communities
State of infrastructure and water in rural and Indigenous communities
Media Coverage
Unlocking Finance for Climate Action at COP29
Writing in Diplomatic Courier, UNU-IAS expert Mark Akrofi highlights the role of climate finance in ensuring a just transition to carbon neutrality.
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Paulina Calatrava
As an Administrative and Financial Assistant at UNU-BIOLAC, I am the primary focal point for finance, procurement, and human resources. My role involves managing financial transactions, overseeing procurement processes, and handling HR-related tasks to ensure smooth and efficient operations. I hold a bachelor's degree in communications. Before joining UNU, I worked in two embassies, where I gained valuable experience in administrative and diplomatic functions, enhancing my ability to work in diverse and international environments.
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Omar Molina Fereira
With over 12 years of experience in national and international organizations, spanning diverse fields such as commerce, culture, diplomacy, education, and project management, he has become an adaptable professional in multicultural environments. For more than 8 years, he served as the Commercial Officer at the Embassy of India in Caracas. He has been a Remote UN Volunteer for the United Nations Volunteers Office in Latin America and the Caribbean since June 2023. He is also pursuing a master's in Cooperation for International Development and Humanitarian Action from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). He is passionate about humanitarian causes, environmental conservation, and birdwatching.