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Article 04 Jun 2025

Advancing gender equality in global health: What can we learn from successful gender integration across UN agencies?

This collaborative study examines 14 successful cases of institutional and programmatic gender integration in health across five UN agencies.

Policy Brief 04 Jun 2025

Youth participation in local decision-making and peacebuilding

Cohort one of the 2025 Peacebuilding Fund Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security

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Governance architectures for our digital future

Exploring digital governance models at the inaugural Digital Humanism Conference.

Article 04 Jun 2025

Creating unity through culture, sport and art

How youth-driven expression builds peace from the ground up.

Blog Post 04 Jun 2025

Youth Inclusion in Peace Processes: A Snapshot From the Central African Republic

Why investing in youth capacities and preparation is key to realizing global commitments to include youth in peace processes.

Blog Post 04 Jun 2025

Building Youth Engagement in Restrictive Contexts

How iterative, localized approaches can create a foundation for youth empowerment

Expert Executive Co-Director, UNU Hub on Empowering Communities to Adapt to Environmental Change

Prof. Martyn Clark

Professor Martyn Clark is a leading researcher in the development of large-domain terrestrial systems models, which are used in a wide range of applications including environmental forecasting, climate impact assessments, and Earth system prediction. 

Expert Executive Co-Director, UNU Hub on Remote-Sensing and Sustainable Innovations for Resilient Urban Systems (R-SIRUS)

Prof. Alexander Couzis

Professor Alexander Couzis is a recognized leader in engineering education and applied research, with expertise spanning advanced materials science, interfacial engineering, and energy storage technologies. His work bridges scientific innovation with real-world applications in sustainability and urban resilience