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Sophie Buddenhorn
Sophie Buddenhorn is a Global Governance Research and Planning Associate contributing to the work of the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
Event
Towards Gender-Responsive Migration Governance
On 6 September UNU-CPR organized a migration policy roundtable to discuss gender-responsive migration governance.
Article
Data Is the Lifeblood of the Global Economy, but Restrictions on Cross-border Data Flows Are a Reality
As the value of data rises, it becomes a focal point of cross-border challenges such as national security, privacy and economic interests.
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Secretary-General António Guterres Convenes Critical Body to Debate Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence
A multi-stakeholder High-Level Advisory Body for Artificial Intelligence will report on global AI governance by the end of 2023.
News
The 39th UNU Global Seminar Explores Solutions to Ensure Food Security
The certified course engaged students and young professionals in lectures and group discussions on sustainable agriculture and food production.
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Celebrating Ramoudane Orou Sannou’s Selection as Top Young Scientist for World Food Forum
Ramoudane Orou Sannou has been chosen as one of the top 16 Young Scientists for the prestigious World Food Forum (WFF), an initiative powered by FAO.
Conversation Series
Enhancing Global Actions for the Paris Agreement and the SDGs — Towards the SDG Summit, COP28 and Beyond
Tokyo: On 24 August 2023, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Youssef Nassef, Director of the Adaptation Programme at UNFCCC.
Conversation Series
Unpacking the Just Energy Transition: A Development Priority for Africa
TOKYO: On 25 August 2023, UNU will host a conversation with Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa, UNDP.
Announcement
Next Course: “Redox Biology of Prokaryotes”, November 2023
We are glad to announce the course “Redox Biology of Prokaryotes”.
News
Impulsouth: fostering change agents towards a sustainable world
Impulsouth project aims to encourage climate leadership among young entrepreneurs and innovators from Africa and Latin America.