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News
In Conversation with Davide Cotti and Edward Sparkes on Managing the Systemic Nature of Drought Risks
Discover how droughts impact an interconnected world, and how innovative solutions can build resilience for the future.
Media Coverage
Natural resources managers in Atewa West sensitised on by-laws
FOREST Okyeman: UNU-INRA,UNEP, UNDP, A Rocha Ghana and other Development partners sensitise local CREMA leaders on Natural Resource Management by-laws
Blog Post
Integrating Natural Capital Accounting for Sustainable Tourism
A case study of Gondwana Collection Namibia using the Resource Nexus approach
News
Video: The AFTER Carbon Agenda: The Genesis and Importance
Dr. Fatima Denton, Director of UNU-INRA discusses the genesis and importance of the AFTER Carbon Project.
News
Tsinghua University and UNU Macau Sign MOU on Internship Collaboration
This collaboration aims to foster THU students' academic growth and professional development.
Article
Movies and Robotics Foretold the 4th Industrial Revolution — We Should Heed Their Warnings
As we shape AI and the fourth industrial revolution, technology needs to be humanized and sensitized to the possibilities of unintended consequences.
News
In Memoriam: Former UNU Senior Vice-Rector, Professor Takashi Inoguchi
It is with deep sadness that UNU has learned of the death of Professor Takashi Inoguchi, UNU Senior Vice-Rector from 1995–1997.
News
Event Spotlights Sustainable Recovery Efforts in Noto Peninsula
Featuring traditional knowledge practitioners, the event discussed challenges and opportunities for sustainable recovery from the Noto Earthquake.
Project
Kenya National Social Security Fund | Data quality assessment and improvement plan and data governance framework
This project improves data quality and governance at Kenya’s National Social Security Fund through assessment, remediation, and strategic planning.
Announcement
Apply Now for the 2025 JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
The deadline for applications is 31 January 2025.