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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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News 30 Sep 2024

Improving Subnational Governance to Localize the SDGs

A workshop in Brussels discussed new approaches to SDG action in cities and communities, sharing insights from Asia and Europe.

News 30 Sep 2024

Forum Spotlights Role of Higher Education in Advancing Circular Economy

The ProSPER.Net 2024 Sustainability Forum called for multilateral cooperation, policy reform and educational innovation to promote circularity.

Article 30 Sep 2024

AI is Not a High-Precision Technology, and This Has Profound Implications for the World of Work

If AI is too precise, it may be overfitting by memorizing rather than learning, which has significant implications for the future of work.

Series 28 Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence – Help or Harm for the Climate?

Is AI a climate hero or a hidden villain? AI could both help and harm the environment, so smart and green policies are essential.

Press Release 27 Sep 2024

BIOLAC at the Climate and SDG Synergy Conference: More Biology for a Fundamentally Biological Issue

The 1.5° goal is still within reach but will need vital synergies and political commitment with a sense of urgency. Biotechnology has answers.

Article 27 Sep 2024

Interview with Fatima Denton, holder of the Prince Claus Chair in Equity and Development

UNU-INRA Director talks about her career trajectory and future aspirations as holder of the Prince Claus Chair.

Blog Post 27 Sep 2024

Wellbeing and Videogames: Navigating the Digital Playground

UNU Macau organized the webinar, Wellbeing and Videogames: Navigating the Digital Playground, in collaboration with Tencent on September 13th, 2024.

Blog Post 27 Sep 2024

Examining the Causes and Consequences of the Digital Divide(s)

UNU-MERIT researcher Praachi Kumar describes the implications of the Global Digital Compact and shares her thoughts on the topic of digital governance

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Adeola Alebiosu

Adeola Alebiosu is a public health researcher starting her career in global health. She is interested in interdisciplinary approaches to lowering disease burden, especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

News 26 Sep 2024

In Conversation with Simone Sandholz: The importance of addressing urban loss and damage

Climate change and rapid urbanization are occurring in parallel. This is crucial in the context of loss and damage.