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Media Coverage
Symposium on Noto Peninsula Recovery Featured in Japanese Newspapers
Local newspapers published articles on a UNU-IAS event discussing sustainable and resilient recovery from the 2024 Noto Earthquake.
UNU Council Member
Dr. Mónica Serrano
Dr. Mónica Serrano is Professor of International Relations at El Colegio de México.
Event
Integrating Quality Education in Sustainable and Responsible Consumption Practices for Achieving the SDGs
ONLINE: This session of the 19th International Conference on Waste Management and Technology will discuss the role of education for sustainable development (ESD) in promoting circular economies.
News
The UNU Global AI Network Is Officially Launched
The UNU Global AI Network is launched in Macau to address global AI challenges and promote a sustainable, people-centric digital future.
Seminar
The UN Security Council: Key Challenges and Strategic Opportunities for Non-permanent Members
TOKYO: This seminar on 27 May will bring together representatives of Algeria, Denmark, Japan and Slovenia to share UN Security Council experiences.
Announcement
Gender and Health Hub’s Core Working Group (CWG)
The GHH's CWG consists of members with extensive policy and research expertise and plays an important role in shaping the priorities of the Hub.
Announcement
Gender and Health Hub’s High-Level Advisory Committee
The Gender and Health Hub is steered by a distinguished High-Level Advisory Committee.
Event
Advancing Gender-Transformative and Gender-Responsive Approaches in Protection Interventions: Trafficking, Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, and Financial Exclusion
UN Protection of Civilians Week Side-Event
Article
UNU-IIGH Spotlights: Five Things You Should Know About Gender-Equitable Vaccinations and Immunization
Here are important things about gender-equitable vaccinations and immunization that you should know.
Event
SCIENCE TALKS: Sustainable Development Goal 6 - Policy Support System (SDG-PSS)
A national blueprint for water-related sustainable development