The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
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News
UNU Climate Resilience researchers pen op-ed in Context by Thomson Reuters
An excerpt from the article 'Libya flood reveals disaster prevention deficit in fragile states'
Lecture
Governing Artificial Intelligence for a Better Society
ONLINE & MAASTRICHT: On 26 October, UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala will present the 2023 Charles Cooper Memorial Lecture.
News
Side Event Discusses Role of Landscape Approaches in Ecosystem Restoration
The session was held at the 25th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice of the CBD in Nairobi, Kenya.
Report
Using Landscape Approaches in National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Planning
Holistic strategies to harmonize human activities with the preservation of biodiversity.
Announcement
UNU Statement on the Israel–Gaza Crisis
The United Nations University echoes calls for international humanitarian law and human rights law to be respected and upheld.
BIG IDEAS Series
What We Expect at COP28 in November
ONLINE & TOKYO: On 1 November, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Ulrika Modéer, Director of the UNDP Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy.
Brief
How Financial Intelligence Units Can Support the More Effective Implementation of Sanctions Regimes
Leveraging the expertise, experience, and networks of FIUs in the fight against modern slavery.
Brief
Artificial Intelligence: Addressing or Distorting the Modern Slavery Challenge?
Leveraging AI's potential and mitigating its risks in efforts to address modern slavery.
News
UNU-MERIT's Charles Cooper Memorial Lecture Series is back, with UNU Rector as our next speaker
The public lecture by United Nations University Rector Professor Tshilidzi Marwala will take place on Thursday 26 October 2023.
Blog Post
Stuck at the Bottom of the Job Ladder in Africa
Targeted labour policy, and investments in infrastructure and urban public services, could help workers stuck at lower employment tiers in Africa.