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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
News
Building Bridges for Science: Reflections from UNU-MERIT's Reach & Turn Workshop
Our Partnerships Specialist Dr. Diego Salama shares key takeaways from the science communication workshop that he co-led in Panama on 21 October 2024.
News
UNU-MERIT's Recent Activities as an ITU Academy Training Centre
UNU-MERIT's Dr Mindel van de Laar reflects on recent ITU events that we have participated in, and shares an overview of our upcoming ITU courses.
Blog Post
Embracing Innovation and Collaboration: Macau's Journey
In light of the 2024 UN World Cities Day, Macau stands out as an example of innovation and collaboration.
Expert
Dr. Giselle Lugo Miole
Giselle Miole is a JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow jointly affiliated with UNU-IAS and the University of Tokyo.
Event
Noto Satoyama and Satoumi Talk
TOKYO: This event will showcase local sustainability initiatives and disaster recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan.
Brief
Addressing documentation and modern slavery risks in Kenya
How barriers to obtaining official documentation in Kenya expose vulnerable groups to increased risks of modern slavery, and practical solutions.
News
United Nations University Rector to Receive Sustainability Award in Germany
2024 Saxon Sustainability Conference
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Modeling Shared Waters
Adaptive Strategies for Equitable Water Access in the St. Mary and Milk Rivers Basin between the USA and Canada
Event
Children’s Rights Research Day
UNU-MERIT's Julieta Marotta and Michaella Vanore will present at various sessions of a Maastricht University interfaculty event about research on children's rights.
Conversation Series
Emerging Threats and Security Challenges Facing the United Nations
TOKYO: On 5 November 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Gilles Michaud, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security.