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Conversation Series
Higher Education, Science and Innovation for Sustainability: Unlocking Africa’s Potential
TOKYO: On 26 September 2023, UNU will host an event with Dr. Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology of South Africa.
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Rumi Sakamoto
Rumi Sakamoto is an Administrative Assistant at UNU-IAS.
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Nanako Aoyama
Nanako Aoyama is a Programme Assistant for the Strategy and Management Office (SMO) at UNU-IAS.
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Christian Brauneck
Christian Brauneck is a Graphic Design Consultant at UNU-IAS.
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Tomoyo Tanno
Tomoyo Tanno is a Communications Associate at UNU-IAS.
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Nicholas Turner
Nicholas Turner is a Strategy and Knowledge Management Specialist at UNU-IAS.
News
Building citizen science intelligence for outbreak response using the companion modelling approach
Dr. Serge Stinckwich and Dr. Sylvia Muyingo will share their insights on Kenya, Brazil and Vietnam, in a session in the Science Summit at UNGA78.
Article
Protect Education Rights amid Climate Displacement
Education challenges resulting from climate change require urgent international solidarity and data-informed mitigation and adaption.
Seminar
ESD-Net 2030 Learning Webinar on ESD Pedagogy
This session will highlight and promote innovative practices in education for sustainable development.
Working Paper
Towards a UN Role in Governing Foundation Artificial Intelligence Models
Working paper considers UN governance strategies for Artificial Intelligence and the newly announced Multistakeholder Advisory Body on AI.