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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
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Person
Michael Franczak
Michael Franczak is a Senior Researcher in Multilateralism and Global Governance at UNU-CPR and an expert on climate and development finance and reform of the international financial architecture.
Media Coverage
How AI Is Tackling Climate Change
In a new Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast episode, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs considers harnessing AI to anticipate climate change risks.
Expert
Johannes Cullmann
Johannes is coordinating sustainability related research and partnership activities for UNU-FLORES.
Article
To Serve Humankind, AI Must Be Shaped by UN Values
As we begin implementing the Global Digital Compact, we must focus on achieving balance in our governance of artificial intelligence.
News
UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala Named One of 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024
The London-based New African Magazine included Rector Marwala in its annual list of the 100 most influential Africans.
News
Welcome to the UNU Macau Year in Review 2024 Newsletter
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Project
Global Governance Innovation Platform
Exploring innovative governance structures and decision-making mechanisms for solutions to today’s complex global challenges.
News
Celebrating 50 Years of the United Nations University
50 years of UNU, 80 years of the UN, and 10 years of the Dresden Nexus Conference.
Expert
Saleh Qazi
Saleh Qazi
Series
UNU@50
Generating knowledge to transform the world since 1975