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Brief
Revitalising Resource Efficiency For Industrial Water Reuse In The Circular Economy
Transform water management with circular economy—enhance reuse, cut costs, & strengthen urban resilience through strategic regulations & partnerships
News
Federal and Saxon Governments Reaffirm Support for UNU-FLORES with Four-Year Funding Commitment
Backed by 4-year funding from BMBF and SMWK, UNU-FLORES will continue to champion the sustainable management of environment resources
News
Researcher Advances Open Data Assessment at International Digital Governance Events
Demetrios Sarantis participated in two key events on digital governance, presenting on open data assessment methodologies and ICT-enabled governance.
News
Side Event Spotlights Youth Capacity Building for Climate and Biodiversity
The session at Yokohama Biodiversity Festival discussed how to unlock the potential of young people in addressing global challenges.
Series
5 Ways AI Can Strengthen Early Warning Systems
Explore how AI can boost early warning systems to protect vulnerable communities.
Blog Post
Incorporating the UN Values: Artificial Intelligence and Information Integrity for the SDGs
How can we foster a relationship between AI and information integrity that considers both technological advancements and ethical imperatives?
News
RCEs and Youth Discuss Action to Address Climate Vulnerability in Africa
The 14th Africa Meeting of Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development was held in Eldoret, Kenya.
News
40th UNU Global Seminar Highlights Community Resilience and Local Innovation
The certified course engaged students and young researchers in lectures and fieldwork on sustainable disaster recovery in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Blog Post
Securing a Pact for the Future that course-corrects for planet and people
Looking ahead to the Summit of the Future what would be a meaningful outcome that secures a healthy planet for current and future generations?
Event
SCIENCE TALK: A Novel Approach for Quantifying Soil Degradation
Using Big Data and AI for Soil Health Management