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Denis Bailly
Denis Bailly is a Senior Fellow at the United Nations University and a leading expert in marine and coastal economics, ocean governance, and integrated socio-ecological assessment.
Staff
Aurélien Maleuvre
Aurélien Maleuvre is in charge of outreach and partnerships at the United Nations University (UNU) Paris Office.
News
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) Working Group on the Interplanetary Internet Partners with UNU-CRIS for Inaugural Event
The group held its first session to research legal frameworks and governance for future space-based communication networks.
Event
Science Talk: Charting the Course to Water Security and resilience
A Systems Approach for Navigating Global Change
Article
LOSI Webinar Series Presents Assessment Results in Greek Municipalities
7th LOSI webinar examined the application of the methodology across 74 Greek municipalities and its relevance for the UN E-Government Survey 2026
Event
2026 Japan RCE Youth Meeting
KOBE, JAPAN: The 2026 Youth Meeting of Japan Regional Centers of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development will be held on 21 March.
Blog Post
UNESCO Chair at UNU-MERIT 2025: A Year in Review
UNU-MERIT’s UNESCO Chair Annual Report 2025 highlights research policy work and training supporting sustainable development in Latin America.
Multimedia
Episode 8: Governing AI for Humanity: Reflections on Risks, Opportunities and Global Cooperation
Multilateralism UNpacked
News
Targeting Chaga's Plumbing to Dry Up the Disease
Victoria Vitali is learning to manipulate the genes that manage water inside tripanosomal cells in order to find potential weak spots
Person