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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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News 28 Jun 2024

Thoughts from One of Our Graduating Dual Career PhD Fellows and His Supervisors

On 3 July 2024, Philipp König (UNU-MERIT PhD) defends his thesis on accountability in international development finance.

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Global AI Governance: The Risks of Artificial Intelligence to International Peace and Security

TOKYO: On 11 July 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Jimena Sofía Viveros Álvarez, member of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence.

Multimedia 28 Jun 2024

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Riskepedia: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? UNU Rector Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

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