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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Multimedia 29 Dec 2025

Video: UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop.

An interview with INRA researcher, Barbara Baidoo during dissemination workshop.

News 18 Aug 2025

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

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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.

Book Chapter 28 Feb 2025

"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.

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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 16 Aug 2025

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.

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科学讲座:水电与碳中和

中加清洁能源协同创新

Blog Post 15 Aug 2025

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 15 Aug 2025

UNU Macau Researchers Contribute to EQUALS Research Report 2025

Highlighting the three chapters contributed by UNU Macau researchers in the EQUALS Research Report 2025

Article 15 Aug 2025

5 Reasons to Reimagine the Future: From Seconds to Centuries

Discover five reasons to think beyond today and build a fairer, more resilient future for generations yet to come.