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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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News 21 Feb 2025

Spring Reception at UNU Macau

聯合國大學駐澳門研究所春茗活動圓滿舉行

Series 21 Feb 2025

5 Insights into how Digital Solutions can Enhance Urban Climate Resilience

Explore five key insights on how digital solutions enhance urban climate resilience, from risk assessment to governance and systemic change.

Media Coverage 20 Feb 2025

Agentic AI is shaping the geopolitical landscape as we know it

Eleonore Fournier-Tombs explains in the South China Morning Post how agentic AI has the potential to impact political deliberations.

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Dresden International Forum 2025

From Conflicts to Cooperation: The Resource Nexus as a Pathway to Peace and Prosperity in Africa

Article 19 Feb 2025

Trump’s Effect on Critical Minerals Could Be Crucial for the Future of Green Energy

Despite Trump's policies, the US will sustain critical mineral markets, boost domestic processing, & remain part of the global clean energy transition

Article 19 Feb 2025

Bridging Science and Practice: Participants Reflect on UNU-MERIT’s EPRM Program

Two participants from UNU-MERIT’s EPRM program shared their unique journeys and insights into bridging academic research with real-world challenges.

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Women, Peace and Security: Mongolia, a Feminist-oriented Foreign Policy

TOKYO: On 3 March 2025, UNU will host a public symposium in partnership with the Embassy of Mongolia in Japan.

News 19 Feb 2025

AMA DIGIT Interoperable Europe Roadshow with UNU-EGOV

Lisbon hosted the Interoperable Europe Roadshow, bringing together key stakeholders to advance cross-border digital governance and interoperability.

Expert Adjunct Professor, Water Quality and Plastic Pollution

Prof. Nathalie Tufenkji

Professor Nathalie Tufenkji's research delves into particle-surface interactions, with a focus on safeguarding water resources, combating plastic pollution, and discovering natural antimicrobials. 

Article 18 Feb 2025

Balancing Job Security and Collective Rights in an Increasingly Automated World

While automation presents opportunities, it also introduces uncertainties that demand forward-thinking governance and ethical AI development.