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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Article 22 Aug 2024

The Commercial Importance of Diversity in Generative AI

By combining AI’s precision with diverse human perspectives, companies can create products that are technologically advanced and unique.

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Can Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) Promote Sustainable Food Systems? Linking Science and Practice

ONLINE: This session at the 2024 International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific will discuss how SEPLS can advance sustainability in global food systems.

Capacity Development

Capacity Development, Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods (EPRM) programme

The EPRM programme equips participants with essential tools to design and analyse research, fostering informed policymaking decisions.

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ProSPER.Net 2024 Sustainability Forum

MANILA & ONLINE: This event will focus on the pivotal role of higher education and multisectoral cooperation in advancing the circular economy.

Media Coverage 21 Aug 2024

Crucial Role of Circular Economy in Accelerating Climate Action

An editorial piece in Urban Update argues for integrating circular economy principles in education and policy framework to foster sustainability.

Multimedia 22 Aug 2024

What is Urban Land Restoration?

Riskepedia: What is Urban Land Restoration? UNU-EHS expert Alejandra Ramos Galvez explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Series 21 Aug 2024

5 Things You Need to Know About the Current State of the World's Mangroves

Mangrove ecosystems are natural powerhouses and should be protected at all costs.

Series 21 Aug 2024

5 Reasons to Protect the Future of Our Coral Reefs

Explore five key reasons why protecting coral reefs is crucial.

Research Fellow Professorial fellow

Prof. Louis Volante

Louis Volante (PhD) is a full professor in Education Governance at Brock University and a professorial fellow at UNU-MERIT / Maastricht Graduate School of Governance (MGSoG). 

News 19 Aug 2024

In Conversation with Lisa Hartmann on Sustainable Land Management and Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality

Learn how Sustainable Land Management approaches are the key to achieving Land Degradation Neutrality.