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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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News 02 Dec 2024

One Alumna's Journey: From Studying the MPP to a Dream Job in Geneva

Xiao-Fen Hernan, a McGill University and UNU-MERIT alumna, shares the steps that led her to her role at the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre.

News 02 Dec 2024

In conversation with Davide Cotti and Edward Sparkes on managing the systemic nature of drought risks

Discover how droughts impact an interconnected world, and how innovative solutions can build resilience for the future.

Blog Post 02 Dec 2024

Integrating Natural Capital Accounting for Sustainable Tourism

A case study of Gondwana Collection Namibia using the Resource Nexus approach

News 02 Dec 2024

The AFTER Carbon Agenda: UNU-INRA at COP16 Riyadh

Dr. Fatima Denton, Director of UNU-INRA discusses the genesis and importance of the AFTER Carbon Project.

News 02 Dec 2024

Tsinghua University and UNU Macau Sign MOU on Internship Collaboration

This collaboration aims to foster THU students' academic growth and professional development.

Article 02 Dec 2024

Movies and Robotics Foretold the 4th Industrial Revolution — We Should Heed Their Warnings

As we shape AI and the fourth industrial revolution, technology needs to be humanized and sensitized to the possibilities of unintended consequences.

News 01 Dec 2024

In Memoriam: Former UNU Senior Vice-Rector, Professor Takashi Inoguchi

It is with deep sadness that UNU has learned of the death of Professor Takashi Inoguchi, UNU Senior Vice-Rector from 1995–1997.

Announcement 01 Dec 2024

Apply Now for the 2025 JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

The deadline for applications is 31 January 2025.

Project 30 Nov 2024

AFTER Carbon: African Facility for Transitions Research

AFTER Carbon is a ‘go-to policy to research hub' for the African continent, to find solutions for a post-carbon Africa.

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Fostering Reforestation, Environmental Sustainability and Tourism in Okyeman Area

UNU-INRA, UN agencies and development partners,build capacity of local leaders(CREMA) on natural resource mangement and conservation of Atewa Forest.