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The Global Dialogue on AI Governance
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (238+ words) In this edition of the UNU-CPR Conversation Series, UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala speaks with Her Excellency Egriselda L'pez of El Salvador and His Excellency Rein Tammsaar of Estonia, co-chairs of the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance. The discussion reflects…...
Preparing Climate-Ready Teachers
11+ hour, 35+ min ago (358+ words) United Nations University On 22 June 2026, UNU-IAS contributed to the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 (GSDC), which convened leaders and professionals across higher education, government, industry and civil society to exchange ideas and expertise and advance collaborative sustainability solutions. As part of…...
We Keep Debating AI Law and AI Governance Separately, but That's the Mistake
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (575+ words) When law and governance function together, AI can be innovative, trustworthy and accountable. Scholars emphasize an important but often overlooked point: debates about AI and the law, AI governance and the balancing problem are not isolated discussions. They form three…...
Science Talk: Water Bankruptcy and Climate Debt
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (151+ words) The Psychosocial Burdens of Water Insecurity in the Global South In this Science Talk, Ms. Mehreen Shami will examine the contemporary era of water bankruptcy as a manifestation of deep structural injustice, where communities least responsible for climate breakdown are…...
Collaborative Dialogue Helps Shape Mozambique's Digital Governance Framework
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (405+ words) The workshop held in Maputo brought together representatives from public institutions, academia, and civil society to discuss key legal and policy frameworks shaping Mozambique's digital future." The event was organized under the Digital Governance Dialogues: Capacity Development and Cooperation in…...
Science Talk: Land Cover Mapping in the Hindu Kush Himalaya
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (245+ words) United Nations University In this Science Talk, Mr. Kabir Uddin presents how accurate, timely land cover information has become fundamental to sustainable natural resource management, climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, disaster risk reduction, and evidence-based policymaking. Advances in Earth observation, artificial…...
Building resilient and transformative health systems becomes the next frontier of climate action in South and Southeast Asia
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (351+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 2 July 2026 " Governments and public health institutions across South and Southeast Asia are beginning to transform their health systems as climate change reshapes some of the region's most pressing public health challenges. Home to 2. 6 billion people and one-third…...
From the Classroom to Climate Talks: Student Reflections from the June Climate Meetings
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (560+ words) Students reflect on how observing the June Climate Meetings in Bonn brought classroom lessons on climate governance and resilience to life. Every June, countries party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) make an annual stop in…...
Who Targets Civil Society and Why? Drivers, Perpetrators, and Gendered Dimensions of Cyber Threats in Southeast Asia
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (1029+ words) Civil society organizations (CSOs) comprise a diverse group of entities that aim to fill critical gaps in services, support, and advocacy for citizens where needs are not met by governments and businesses. In a world where information and communication technologies…...
UN Water Conference Academic Hub: Mobilizing Research and Evidence for Effective Outcomes
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (54+ words) Side event to the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 co-organized by UNU and ECLAC In-Person: CR-F, UNHQ, New York (Open to registered participants with UN Ground Pass) Registration Form - HLPF Side event Please register for online or in-person participation:…...