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5 Expectations for COP 31 in Antalya
As climate negotiations move from commitment to implementation, here are five expectations for COP31 in Antalya.
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Science Talk: Measuring Rain, bias: Sweden and urban
Understanding Rainfall Measurement: Bias, Techniques, and Urban Applications
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Alina Anikina
Ms. Alina Anikina is an administrative professional with extensive experience across the UN system, specializing in strategic HR, talent development, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational change.
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CADGov Forum Launches Capacity Development Diploma Programme
The initiative is aligned with national development priorities and international frameworks, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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UNU-EGOV Presents New Research at AI4SDG 2026
Imen Ghedhioui, Senior Research Associate at UNU-EGOV, presented the research paper “The Emerging AI Power Crisis or Collusion of Two Revolutions”.
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UNU-EGOV and UN DESA to Host Eighth Session of the LOSI Webinar Series
The session will take place on 4 November, at 10h00 EST, and is part of the ongoing collaboration with UN DESA.
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Priyanka Sebastian
Priyanka Sebastian is a Research Assistant at UNU-WIDER, working on the South Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme. Her work at the National Treasury Secure Data Facility includes reviewing researcher’s outputs to protect data confidentiality and supporting data extraction and documentation.
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Latin America’s energy transition needs regional power
A new UNU-CRIS report assesses how six regional blocs could advance Latin America’s energy transition, and why shared electricity markets matter.