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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
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Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
News
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.
Conversation Series
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
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Riskepedia: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? UNU Rector Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
Blog Post
Five Ways Local AI Ecosystems Can Foster Climate Action
Exploring how AI ecosystems in developing countries can innovate for climate action.
News
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.
Event
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
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.
Seminar
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.
Side Event
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
Embracing Climate Action
UNU-INWEH Workshops in Africa Foster Collaboration and Empowerment to Celebrate International Environment Day