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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
News
DN-Eye
A course at Instituto Leloir equipped early-career professionals to harness biological systems as highly specific signal detectors
Person
Media Coverage
What is Electrification and Why Does it Matter?
To reduce carbon emissions, countries need to electrify. Global targets being negotiated at COP 31 are at the centre of the push.
Event
Webinar #10 | The Future Challenge for Young Digital Government Researchers
This session explores challenges faced by young researchers and actions to enhance the theoretical and practical impact of their work.
Event
Food Systems Challenges and opportunities for enhancing health, enterprise and environmental outcomes
Challenges and Opportunities for Enhancing Health, Enterprise and Environmental Outcomes
Expert
Dr. Muhammad Saad Moeen
Muhammad Saad Moeen is a JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellow with the Governance for Climate Change & Sustainable Development Programme at UNU‑IAS.
Policy Brief
Accelerating the Transition to a Circular Economy through Data-Driven Waste Management
UNU Resource Nexus and K-eco Policy Brief
News
United Nations University Recognizes Four Ontario Youth for Environmental Leadership and Innovation
The 2026 Youth Champion Awards recognize young leaders advancing climate action, sustainable transportation and environmental innovation.
Commentary
Africa Speaks with One Voice. Its Own Numbers Make It Count.
Dr. Richard Munang's commentary on presentation he gave at Ghana's Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology with African Group of Negotiators.
Event
Financing Climate Action in a Time of Scarcity: Grid Modernization and the Transforming to Cleaner and Greener Initiative
A moderated conversation with Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions.