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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Chi Cheong Wong

Co‑Founder of Extran AI PTE LTD, Member of UNU Global AI Network

News 27 Jul 2026

AI for SDGs - Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2026 Call for Applications

AI × Education: AI Transforming the Educational Paradigm and Enhancing AI Literacy Nov. 26, 2026 | Macau SAR, China

News 27 Jul 2026

UNU Macau and SAIFS ECNU Sign MOU on Internship Collaboration

This internship collaboration creats pathways for young talent through AI, finance, and United Nations research experience.

Media Coverage 27 Jul 2026

You Can’t Regulate AI Without Fully Understanding It

In an interview with Geneva Solutions, UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala discusses the vital importance of AI literacy for effective AI governance.

News 24 Jul 2026

UNU-EGOV Contributes to International Discussions on AI Governance and Sustainable Development

Charmaine Distor, Research Consultant at UNU-EGOV, participated in the 39th Annual Meeting of the ACUNS and in the APEC Tech for Good Workshop.

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The Imperative to Finance Landscape and Territorial Scale Governance to Achieve Multiple Policy–Action Goals

ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA: This side event at UNCCD COP17 will explore critical funding gaps, highlighting the investment needed to deliver on conservation, equity and well-being goals.

News 24 Jul 2026

Landscape Approaches Discussed at Global Nature Positive Summit

The side event showcased practical experiences from Japan on integrating biodiversity conservation with sustainable local development.

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International Youth Day Webinar 2026

ONLINE: The event will launch a new publication on youth-centred and youth-led ESD initiatives from the Global RCE Network.

News 24 Jul 2026

Bacteria Against Medicines

Medicine pollution is a growing environmental issue with far-reaching consequences. Paola Velásquez tackles it with the help of 𝑃𝑠𝑒𝑢𝑑𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑎s

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Suthan Kaveri

Dr. Suthan Kaveri is a medical doctor, early-career public health researcher, health technology entrepreneur, and implementation science practitioner dedicated to advancing digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven innovation to strengthen health systems across Asia and beyond.