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News
UNU-FLORES Prepares to Welcome High-Level Pakistani Delegation to Dresden
A delegation from Pakistan to undertake a visit to explore sustainable textile practices and strengthen collaboration on environmental standards.
Capacity Development
Capacity Development, Migration Management The Gambia Training
The Migration Management The Gambia (MMTG) training is a tailor-made capacity-building programme offered by UNU-MERIT / Maastricht University.
Article
The Commercial Importance of Diversity in Generative AI
By combining AI’s precision with diverse human perspectives, companies can create products that are technologically advanced and unique.
Event
Can Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) Promote Sustainable Food Systems? Linking Science and Practice
ONLINE: This session at the 2024 International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific will discuss how SEPLS can advance sustainability in global food systems.
Capacity Development
Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods (EPRM) programme
The EPRM programme equips participants with essential tools to design and analyse research, fostering informed policymaking decisions.
Event
ProSPER.Net 2024 Sustainability Forum
MANILA & ONLINE: This event will focus on the pivotal role of higher education and multisectoral cooperation in advancing the circular economy.
Media Coverage
Crucial Role of Circular Economy in Accelerating Climate Action
An editorial piece in Urban Update argues for integrating circular economy principles in education and policy framework to foster sustainability.
Multimedia
What is Urban Land Restoration?
Riskepedia: What is Urban Land Restoration? UNU-EHS expert Alejandra Ramos Galvez explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
Series
5 Things You Need to Know About the Current State of the World's Mangroves
Mangrove ecosystems are natural powerhouses and should be protected at all costs.
Series
5 Reasons to Protect the Future of Our Coral Reefs
Explore five key reasons why protecting coral reefs is crucial.