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5 Things to Know about Biodiversity COP
Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will convene for COP 17 from 19-30 October, 2026. Learn more about the COP below.
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From Connectivity to Capability: How UNU-MERIT and ITU Are Strengthening Digital Policy
The third piece in our UN Day series looks at how UNU-MERIT and ITU work together to make digital development more inclusive.
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Has the World Become Smaller for Migrants? The Border and Distance Puzzles in Migration
This open-access paper investigates whether the well-documented border and distance puzzles in trade also apply to international migration.
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Inner Peace, Global Harmony: Stillness as a Foundation for Responsible AI Development
Bridging inner awareness and technological innovation: Why the consciousness of creators is essential to human-centric AI governance.
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Estephanie Chiang, Founder at Empower Tech Asia, Member of UNU Global AI Network