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News
Exploring Opportunities and Risks of Using Synthetic Data in the Training of AI Models
In a new policy brief, UNU experts analyse the potential of synthetic data to attain sustainable development, especially in the Global South.
Side Event
Leveraging Postgraduate Education for Sustainable Development: The Resource-Nexus and Environmental Management in Global South Partnerships
NEW YORK / ONLINE: This SDG Action Weekend side event will explore the potential of higher education to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
Multimedia
What is Micro, Meso and Macroinsurance?
Riskepedia: What is the difference between micro, meso & macroinsurance? UNU-EHS & MCII expert Dirk P. Kohler explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
News
UNU-CPR Recommendations Unanimously Adopted by African Financial Authorities
Move promises to strengthen continent’s fight against modern slavery and human trafficking.
Brief
Artificial Intelligence-Powered Disinformation and Conflict
New policy brief explores recent developments in Artificial Intelligence and their impact on disinformation-fueled conflict.
Lecture
Globalization in Crisis — Confronting a New Economic Reality
ONLINE/OSLO: On 10 October 2023, UNU-WIDER will host the 27th WIDER Annual Lecture with Pinelopi (Penny) Goldberg.
News
Experts Discuss Local Sustainability Initiatives in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
The event highlighted efforts of Ishikawa Prefecture to achieve the SDGs and conserve satoyama and satoumi landscapes.
News
New Fellowship Will Explore Options for a More Future-Oriented Multilateral System
Fellows will develop solutions with the potential to enhance anticipatory action and strengthen multilateralism.
News
Best Practices on Monitoring and Evaluation for Climate Change Adaptation
UNU-IAS hosted a seminar on monitoring and evaluating progress and achieved results of adaptation activities.
News
Workshop Empowers Thai Youth to Contribute to Net-Zero Transition Solutions
Engaging young people from across the country, it explored pathways to decarbonization, emphasizing a whole-of-society approach.