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UNU-MERIT at COP28
UNU-MERIT's contribution to the discussions of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Using Machine Learning to Solve Public Policy Problems: Our Researchers Launch Online Course
Three researchers at UNU-MERIT have developed a free online course for university students on Machine Learning for Public Policy.
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Participants gathered at UNU Macau to discuss digital inclusivity in Macau
The event was organised in collaboration with EQUALS-EU and included a roundtable discussion and a workshop aimed at promoting gender equality.
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Global Governance and Sustainable Development: Revitalizing Research to Support Multilateral Solutions
TOKYO: On 20–22 June 2024, UNU will co-organize the Academic Council on the United Nations System Annual Meeting 2024.
Series
7 Recommendations on Loss and Damage for Informal Urban Settlements
7 key recommendations to ensure that informal urban settlements inhabitants will benefit from the Loss and Damage Fund and other funding arrangements.
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ICEGOV 2023: Proceedings Published
The 16th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance proceedings are now available in the ACM Digital Library.
BIG IDEAS Series
The SDGs and Forced Displacement: The Last One Percent
ONLINE: On 16 January 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Mr. Ayaki Ito, UNHCR Representative in Japan.
Media Coverage
Universal Climate Literacy is the Path to Net-Zero
Op-ed discusses how to ensure every citizen is climate literate and empowered to take meaningful climate action.
Collection
Doubling Down on African Hydropower Might Lock Investments in Inefficient and Risky Infrastructure
UNU-INWEH policy brief on African Hydropower
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How can Policymakers Support the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence?
3 questions with our expert Julieta Marotta for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.