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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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

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Series 01 Jul 2024

From Peaks to Plains: Recognition of Mountains in Climate Talks is Long Overdue

COP 28 addressed mountain regions' importance, leading to an expert dialogue at the Bonn Climate Talks on climate impacts and resilience solutions.

Expert Researcher

Dr. Sanae Okamoto

Dr. Sanae Okamoto is a psychologist and behavioural scientist with background in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Behavioural Economics. She has an expertise in both industry and academia by applying psychology and behavioural science insights towards diverse objectives such as Circular Economy, Climate Resilience, Mental Health and Well-being from multiple angles such as Gender, Youth, Water, Disasters, Plastics, Digitalisation, AI, and Business. She also provides workshops and seminars for practitioners in public and private sectors. She is co-lead of the triinstitutional initiative of UNU-Climate Reslience Initiative.

Expert Professor of Migration Studies

Prof. Dr. Melissa Siegel

Melissa Siegel is a Professor of Migration Studies at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University and Head of Migration Studies at UNU-MERIT.

Staff Travel and Administrative Assistant

Hlabiroa Chuene

Hlabiroa is a Travel and Administrative Assistant at the United Nations University (UNU), managing complex international travel and providing high-level administrative support. With a strong background in coordinating administrative support and liaising with interdepartmental communications, he is dedicated to fostering organizational efficiency. Hlabiroa plays a key role in streamlining processes and supporting UNU’s mission-driven initiatives.

Expert Student Assistant

Laura Guayacan Ardila

Laura Guayacan Ardila

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Economic Fitness and Complexity Summer School

A five-day Economic Fitness and Complexity Summer School, jointly organised by UNU-MERIT and the Enrico Fermi Research Centre.

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ITU and UNU-MERIT Summer School on Catalyzing the Digital Future: Digital Transformation for Sustainability

The summer school is a university-level course of one week, which takes place in the Netherlands, between 1-5 July 2024.

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Multilateral Governance for the Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence

TOKYO & ONLINE: On 10 July, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Shiro Armstrong, Professor of Economics at The Australian National University.

Article 01 Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence Can Transform Global Food Security and Climate Action

AI will have a profound role in sustainable agriculture and achieving food security as we strive to mitigate and limit climate change impacts.

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