Article
A Global Vision for UNU-MERIT: In Conversation with Dr. Rohinton Medhora
In this interview, IAB Chair Rohinton Medhora discusses UNU-MERIT’s future and the importance of bridging research and policy.
Commentary
Adopting Indicators for Climate Adaptation
An op-ed by our expert Naoyuki Okano argues for concrete, globally-recognized metrics to strengthen adaptation and protect vulnerable communities.
Press Release
New UNU Institute in Hungary Will Advance Research on Issues of Peace, Security and Transformative Technologies
The institute will advance futures literacy as a tool to shape how the world confronts geopolitical conflicts exacerbated by technological change.
News
UNU-IAS Advisory Board Convenes for 2025 Meeting
The Board reviewed the accomplishments and upcoming initiatives of UNU-IAS through meetings with management, researchers, staff and students.
Commentary
Transforming Education to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Writing in Diplomatic Courier, our expert Nafissa Insebayeva calls for reframing climate education from raising awareness to driving action.
Blog Post
COP30 and the Nature-Climate Nexus: Unlocking the Potential of Subnational Governments
Connecting Ideas Blog Post
Announcement
UNU-FLORES at COP30
Championing the Resource Nexus approach in global climate discussions
Article
From brain drain to brain bridges: How mobile PhD scientists connect home countries to global science
Internationally trained PhDs aren’t a ‘brain drain’—they bridge Colombia’s researchers with the global scientific community.
Project
Resource Nexus for Post-Mining Inclusive Transition (REPOINT)
The project focuses on optimizing land use, repurposing post-mining areas to meet community needs while conserving resources.
Press Release
Media advisory: UNU climate experts at COP 30
On site in Belém, Brazil, United Nations University scientists can explain negotiations, provide background and contextualize many of the big debates.