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UNU Marks Milestone 45-Year Anniversary
UNU constantly evolves and functions as a network for solutions-focused research, as a think tank for the UN system, and as an academic institution.
Blog Post
AI Governance Incomplete without Considering the Impact of Carbon and Social Footprints
AI has enormous potential to address challenges facing humanity and the environment but there are grey areas that require immediate attention.
Project
Understanding the urban space for better governance: use of nontraditional data for real time disaggregated decision making
This research project aims to harness non-traditional datasets and computational knowledge to formulate methods to aid the achievement of the SDGs.
Blog Post
Cyber Resilience of Countries in Asia-Pacific
Cybersecurity is the top Internet policy concern for Asia-Pacific’s Internet users, and still an evolving sector in the region.
Press Release
New Leadership at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research
Dr David Passarelli has commenced his role as Executive Director of UNU-CPR in New York, while Adam Day will serve as UNU-CPR Director of Programmes.
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Tracking COVID-19: What are the Implications for Privacy and Human Rights?
Dr. Mamello Thinyane highlights major issues around cyber freedom and digital privacy during COVID-19.
Blog Post
Conferencing in the Times of COVID-19
Planning the right tools and distribution of roles, as well as clear and timely communication, helped to make IDIA2020 a successful virtual event.
Press Release
United Nations University Welcomes New Director of UNU-MERIT in the Netherlands
UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Bartel Van de Walle as the next Director of UNU-MERIT.
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Briefing: UNU-CPR at the World Economic Forum in Davos
FAST initiative was hosted at the House of Switzerland by the Government of Switzerland for 50th Annual World Economic Forum in Davos.
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New Leadership at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research in Mid-2020
UNU-CPR welcomes Dr David Passarelli as Executive Director.