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Announcement
Enrolment Open — Decent Work and Economic Growth: Achieving SDG 8
This new online course provides research insights that support policymaking towards the achievement of SDG 8.
News
New Research Provides Insights into Development Aid Addressing Target 8.7
A detailed and robust analysis on national commitments.
Media Coverage
Protecting Education Rights Amid Climate Displacement
The Japan News featured an article by a UNU-IAS expert on the education challenges faced by climate-displaced people.
Expert
Zaida Orth
Zaida Orth is a postdoctoral researcher working under pillar 2 at UNU-IIGH. Currently, she is part of the team working on the Regional Promising Practices Project to understand what works to integrate gender in government health programmes in Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia.
Expert
Arthur Kipkemoi Saitabau Ng’etich
Arthur Kipkemoi Saitabau Ng’etich, a health systems and policy researcher, currently serves as a postdoctoral research fellow at the United Nations University – International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).
News
UNFCCC Adaptation Director Calls for Paradigm Shift for Climate Action and Sustainability
The UNU Conversation Series event discussed enhancing global action for the Paris Agreement and the SDGs.
Media Coverage
What Could a Successful Summit of the Future Look Like in 2024?
Defining broad criteria for a Summit that builds greater trust and reduces acute risks.
Person
Jack Durrell
Jack Durrell is Head of Communications at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
News
Webinar Spotlights Role of Youth in Social Transformation for Sustainability
Marking International Youth Day, the event discussed youth-led initiatives and local community action.
News
Nature Article Reveals the “Values Crisis” Fuelling Biodiversity & Climate Emergency
The article proposes values-centred approaches for transformative change to achieve more just and sustainable futures.