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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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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Article 29 Oct 2024

The Canada Water Agency: The dawn of a new era for cooperative water management

The Canada Water Agency will ensure that Canadians have access to the data and information they need to increase resilience to water-related threats

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SCIENCE TALK: Simulating Hydroclimatic Processes and Extremes with Stochastic Methods

An introduction to CoSMoS (Complete Stochastic Modeling System)

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The Role of Youth Empowerment for Advancing Climate and Biodiversity Action Synergies

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: This session at the COP29 Capacity-building Hub will showcase innovative tools empowering youth to address complex global issues.

News 25 Oct 2024

UNU and Pasona Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Under the new agreement, UNU and Pasona Group will collaborate on joint educational activities to support regional sustainable development in Japan.

News 24 Oct 2024

Podcast: Bringing Mental Health into Climate Discussions

For UN Day, UNU-MERIT expert Dr. Sanae Okamoto is interviewed by the UN Student Association ahead of her research presentations at COP29 next month.

News 24 Oct 2024

On UN Day, UN Research and Training Institutions Commit to Advancing the Pact for the Future

The continued collaboration of UN research and training entities will be pivotal in achieving the transformative objectives set out in the Pact.

News 24 Oct 2024

UNU-FLORES Hosts Supervisors of 32 Doctoral Researchers on the NEXtra Doctoral Programme

UNU-FLORES leadership shared important updates with doctoral supervisors in a comprehensive briefing and discussion session.

News 24 Oct 2024

Landscape Management Initiatives Highlighted at COP16 Side Event

A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference in Colombia highlighted initiatives, strategies and practical tools.

Announcement 24 Oct 2024

UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE at COP29

Check out UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE involvement at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).

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The Latin American and Caribbean Open Science Forum

COLOMBIA & ONLINE: On 2 and 3 December 2024, UNU-MERIT's UNESCO Chair team will be speaking at two panel sessions at the Latin American and Caribbean Open Science Forum.