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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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News 08 Jun 2026

UNU-EGOV Welcomes InovaJuntos Portugal Network

The first meeting of the InovaJuntos Portugal Network was held in Guimarães on June 2nd and 3rd.

Expert Research Intern

Rachelle Taveau

Rachelle Taveau is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.

News 08 Jun 2026

UNU-EGOV Hosts Study Visit on Nonviolent Communication

The visit also fostered a discussion on strengthening political literacy, critical thinking, and civic participation.

News 08 Jun 2026

UNU-EGOV Researcher receives Award at Dg.o 2026 Conference

The conference took place in the United States from 1 to 4 June. Mercy Makpor received the Best Poster Award.

News 08 Jun 2026

On-site Workshop debates Governance and Data Protection in the Context of Digital Transformation

The Workshop will take place on 17-18 June 2026 in Maputo, Mozambique.

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Governação e Proteção de Dados no Contexto da Transformação Digital

O Workshop "Governação e Proteção de Dados no contexto da transformação digital: desafios, oportunidades e perspectivas" terá lugar em Moçambique.

Expert Research Intern

Kiyo Chen

Kiyo Chen is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.

Working Paper 08 Jun 2026

Improving global and regional health governance and cooperation: perspective of South and Southeast Asia

How countries in South and Southeast Asia can contribute to and improve the system of global health governance.

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Science Talk: Using Radiocarbon Analysis to Understand Fossil Carbon in Water Recovery Processes

Implications of Fossil Carbon for IPCC Greenhouse Gas Methodologies

Person Senior Research Fellow

Dr. Serge Stinckwich

Dr. Serge Stinckwich is a Senior Research Fellow at the UNU Paris Office and a computer scientist with over sixteen years of experience at the interface of digital technologies, sustainable development, and public policy across Asia and Africa.