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UNU-MERIT Researchers Featured in Diplomatic Courier's COP28 Bookazine
Four UNU-MERIT researchers have co-authored articles for a COP 28 bookazine from the global affairs media network Diplomatic Courier.
BIG IDEAS Series
UN Women in East and Southern Africa
ONLINE & TOKYO: On 14 December, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Maxime Houinato, UN Women Regional Director for East and Southern Africa.
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The Perils of Acting Too Slowly in Embracing Artificial Intelligence
To harness AI for social transformation, South Africa must invest in education, promote inclusivity and develop robust ethical frameworks.
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International Workshop | Ethical AI: Pioneering Progress in the Asia-Pacific
The workshop, organised by UNU-IIST in collaboration with UNESCO and University of Macau, aims to facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue around AI.
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UNU Generative AI Series | Generative AI and the Role of Law
In this online panel discussion, four guest speakers will explore risks and challenges raised by Generative AI and the role of law in addressing them.
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Expert break down: What to look out for at COP28?
UNU-EHS breaks down what to expect at COP28.
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Stock Exchange Guidance on Modern Slavery Growing, But More Needed
Although more stock exchanges reference modern slavery in their ESG disclosure guidance, variation in terms of coverage and details remains.
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29th Workshop of SDG–Universities Platform
The session featured Charline Urbain and Anne Weyembergh from Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB).
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The Art and Science of Questioning Others
New book distills three decades of learnings on survey design
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A Look at ASEAN’s New Vision 2045
The panel discussion ASEAN 2045: The Future of the Region as an Epicentrum of Growth.