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News
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Hosts Reception for UNU Council
The occasion brought together distinguished guests at UNU Headquarters to celebrate nearly 50 years of partnerships for sustainable development.
News
Global Humanitarian Overview 2025: A Call for Radical Commitment to Multilateralism
Our researcher Alex Hunns reflects on the latest UN Global Humanitarian Overview report and the challenges faced by the global humanitarian system.
Article
5 Highlights of Sustainable Urban Land Restoration
Five key highlights to consider, to build a future where urban growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand
Media Coverage
World Drought Atlas: UNU-EHS Experts Featured in International Media Outlets
UNU-EHS experts were lead authors on the new World Drought Atlas report and featured in the media.
News
Exploring Qualitative Research Methods: Lessons from our Recent MPP Open Lecture
UNU-MERIT's Talitha Dubow describes the key aspects of the open MPP lecture that she delivered last week, and how the programme supports our students.
News
Participation in Workshop on Behavioural Science for Innovation in Public Sector
UNU-EGOV joined a workshop on behavioural science to foster public sector innovation, led by Prof. Lars Tummers, in Maastricht.
BIG IDEAS Series
Investing in ESG and the SDGs to Solve Social Issues
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 9 December 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Prof. Shunsuke Managi, Distinguished Professor at Kyushu University.
Collection
Economics of drought: Investing in nature-based solutions for drought resilience – proaction pays
UN report highlighting the importance of investing in sustainable land and water management to reduce the impact of drought
Brief
The documentation divide
Understanding pathways to modern slavery among undocumented populations in Brazil
Brief
Bridging the identity gap
Policy recommendations for improving documentation and reducing modern slavery risks in Nepal