Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Blog Post 27 Jun 2024

Five Ways Local AI Ecosystems Can Foster Climate Action

Exploring how AI ecosystems in developing countries can innovate for climate action.

News 27 Jun 2024

20th Anniversary of UNU-EHS: Interview with Shen Xiaomeng about EHS Work, People and Her Vision for the Future

“I found a bunch of idealists.” UNU-EHS Director speaks about past, present and future of the institute.

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WEBINAR: Gendered Workplace Violence in the PHC Workforce Part 1 - Policy Frameworks for Action

The webinar was the first session of our two-part webinar series on gendered workplace violence in the Primary Health Care workforce.

News 27 Jun 2024

The United Nations University to be a Partner of the Living Art of Building Initiative

The German Parliament supports the Living Art of Building initiative, enabling UNU-FLORES to establish an operating unit.

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Nexus Seminar N.77: Resource Nexus approach to post-mining development in India

UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden host monthly online Nexus Seminar Series with scholars and practitioners discussing diverse Nexus Resource topics.

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Implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework through the Satoyama Initiative/COMDEKS 4

This side event at the 2023 HLPF will focus on the role of local action and partnerships for ecosystem restoration.

News 26 Jun 2024

Embracing Climate Action

UNU-INWEH Workshops in Africa Foster Collaboration and Empowerment to Celebrate International Environment Day 

Blog Post 26 Jun 2024

Proceedings of the 2024 "João Maria Franco de Camargo International Symposium on Stingless Bees"

An international symposium on stingless bees to be held in Merida, Venezuela seeks impulse to a simple, sustainable bio-solution.

Brief 26 Jun 2024

Financial Literacy Guide

An overview of important banking basics for survivors.

Multimedia 26 Jun 2024

Expert Webinar: SII Best Practices

On 3 December, FAST held a webinar outlining best practices and successful approaches from the Survivor Inclusion Initiative.