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News
13th Global RCE Conference Highlights Whole Community Approach to ESD
The annual meeting of Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Advisory Committee Member
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
What is Planned Relocation?
Riskepedia: What is planned relocation? UNU-EHS expert David Durand-Delacre explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
News
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.
Media Coverage
Adopt a more democratic approach to achieve a greener economy
UNU-INRA Director, Fatima Denton, states that democracy is essential in ensuring the inclusion of diverse voices for Just Transitions in Africa.
Side Event
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
Dr. Mark McCarthy Akrofi
Mark Akrofi is a JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow with dual affiliations at UNU-IAS and Kyoto University.
Expert
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
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.
Event
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.