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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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News 03 Feb 2025

UNU-IIGH Explores Health and Climate Change Collaboration with Timor-Leste

Discussions held with President José Ramos-Horta, the rector of the national university and government officials on health and climate crisis.

News 03 Feb 2025

Tenth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest Names Winner

Students from Hokkaido Iwamizawa Agricultural High School receive Director's Award for a project on sustainable energy solutions in agriculture.

Media Coverage 01 Feb 2025

Education and Diversity to Mitigate Bias in AI

An op-ed in UN Today argues for strengthening AI literacy to mitigate bias risks.

BIG IDEAS Series -

What Role Do Women, Peace and Security Play in Mitigating Today’s Global Crises?

TOKYO & ONLINE: On 7 February 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Amb. Melanne Verveer, Executive Director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security.

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Supporting the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Disaster-resilient Communities

KANAZAWA & ONLINE: This international symposium will share insights on disaster recovery and prevention, drawing on case studies from Japan and the world.

Media Coverage 01 Feb 2025

Expert Interview Discusses Sustainability Efforts in Africa & Japan

Mark Akrofi calls for equitable energy transitions and highlights the role of individual lifestyles in climate action.

Press Release 01 Feb 2025

UNU-BIOLAC Welcomes Dr. Daniel Domínguez Gomez for Collaborative Visit in Caracas

The visit seeks support and coordination for strengthening our public policy impact efforts

Blog Post 01 Feb 2025

2024: On the verge of paradigm shifts for Biotechnology

UNU-BIOLAC's Programme Heads's thoughts on past year's biotech advancements and the urgency for thoughtful action.

Press Release 31 Jan 2025

UNU-BIOLAC Announces 2025 Research Fellows: Pioneering Biotechnology for a Sustainable Latin America

Our awardees will be researching AMR, Sustainable Agriculture, Vaccine Development, and Environmental Remediation in Latin America

Press Release 31 Jan 2025

UNU-BIOLAC Announces 2025 Training Courses, Workshops, and Symposia: Empowering Latin America through Biotechnology Education and Technology Transfer

2025 packed with academic activities for the advancement of biotechnology as a source of solutions for peace and sustainability