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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Conceptualizing citizen-to-citizen (C2C) interactions within the e-Government domain

Seminar given by UNU-EGOV researcher, Mete Yildiz on "Conceptualizing citizen-to-citizen (C2C) interactions within the e-Government domain"

News 09 May 2023

Book Examines How Climate Change and Displacement Affect the Right to Education

A new book by UNU-IAS and UNESCO presents case studies in Asia and the Pacific, providing guidance for policymakers to ensure education is protected.

Expert Senior Research Assistant

Minjeong Choi

Minjeong Choi is a Senior Research Assistant at UNU-FLORES and contributes to research for the “Plastic Pollution in the Environment and Nexus Governance Solutions for Regulating the Single Use of Plastic” project.

Expert Professorial Fellow

Stefaan Smis

Stefaan Smis has collaborated with UNU-CRIS for many years focusing his work on regional integration in Africa.

News 06 May 2023

New Policy Brief Helps Financial Sector Address Crisis-Driven Modern Slavery Risks

Identifying the steps financial institutions can take to prepare for and address risks associated with crises and displacements.

News 04 May 2023

Fudan University and UNU Macau Sign MOU on Internship Collaboration

The partnership is aimed at enhancing students' educational experience and professional development.

News 02 May 2023

In conversation with Alicia Bustillos Ardaya about glacial retreat

Interview with a UNU-EHS research expert on glacial retreat.

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Nexus Seminar Series N.67 Integrated Approaches to Flood and Drought Management

The joint Flood (APFM) and Drought (IDMP) programs of the World Meteorological Organization and Global Water Partnership.

Press Release 01 May 2023

Dr David Malone, Former UNU Rector, Receives Highest Honour from Government of Japan

Dr David M. Malone was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Government of Japan.

Media Coverage 28 Apr 2023

Article on International Data Cooperation Features UNU Experts

GD Today published an article highlighting the need for international cooperation on data and digital technology.