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Advisory Committee Member Chair of International Advisory Committee

Alexandra Bugailiskis

Alexandra retired from Global Affairs Canada after a 39-year career that included postings to Ghana and Guatemala, and four Ambassadorial appointments; Syria (1997-2000), Cuba (2003-2007), Poland (2013-2015) and Italy (2017-2021).

Multimedia 16 Nov 2023

What is Planned Relocation?

Riskepedia: What is planned relocation? UNU-EHS expert David Durand-Delacre explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Expert Principal Visiting Fellow

Anders Nordström

Anders Nordström is a Principal Fellow at UNU-IIGH.

News 15 Nov 2023

Former UNU Senior Vice-Rector Takashi Inoguchi Awarded Japan's Order of the Sacred Treasure

Prof. Inoguchi received his award, one of Japan's highest honours, at a ceremony on 8 November 2023.

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Sciences & Emerging Technologies for Resilience Building: UNESCO’s Approach for a Just Transition

DUBAI: This side event at the COP28 UNFCCC Pavilion will discuss how to leverage science and emerging technologies to build climate change resilience.

Expert JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Mark McCarthy Akrofi

Mark Akrofi is a JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow with dual affiliations at UNU-IAS and Kyoto University.

Expert Researcher

Ronald Musizvingoza

Ronald Musizvingoza is a Social Scientist and Researcher at UNU Macau, whose work falls at the intersection of gender equality (SDG5), health, and well-being (SDG3) and digital technology.

News 14 Nov 2023

NPU’s students successfully completed UNU Macau’s training on digital technologies and sustainable development

The programme included training on agent-based modelling for policymaking, Sustainable Development Goals and career development.

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Engaging Youth in Green Jobs at Scale for a Just Transition

JOHOR, MALAYSIA: This session at the Asia-Pacific Climate Week aims to build the capacity of youth to lead a just transition.

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From Reaction to Socio-Ecological Resilience: Advancing Disaster Risk Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Nexus for Climate Adaptation

DUBAI & ONLINE: This session at the COP28 Resilience Hub will explore practical measures such finance mechanisms & grassroots nature-based solutions.