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Science Talk: Water Security at the Intersection of Smallholder Agriculture and Food, and Nutrition security
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (296+ words) Science Talk: Water Security at the Intersection of Smallholder Agriculture and Food, and Nutrition security'UNU | United Nations University Water security is defined as reliable, equitable, and sustainable access to water for productive use. Like food and nutrition security, water security…...
Co-Creation Session on Sandboxing for Digital Governance
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (234+ words) The United Nations University " Operating Unit on Policy-driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV) will host the workshop "Co-Creative Session on Sandboxing for Digital Governance" on 24 March 2026, from 09h30 to 13h30 (Lisbon time). The event is addressed to policymakers and regulators, civil society organizations, academia…...
The Digital Divide Is Not Just Access. It Is Also Visibility
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (673+ words) For many years, the digital divide was viewed primarily as a matter of access: who had Internet connection, who could afford devices and which communities possessed the necessary infrastructure to engage in the digital economy. These questions used to be…...
5 Key Findings on how Nearly Half the World’s Migratory Animal Species are in Decline
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (450+ words) 5 Key Findings on how Nearly Half the World's Migratory Animal Species are in Decline'United Nations University When the first-ever State of the World's Migratory Species report came out in 2024, we wrote that the fate of several migratory species is hanging…...
Enhancing Sustainability of Constructed Wetlands for Agricultural Water and Nutrient Management Practices through Social Innovations
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (390+ words) As one of the solutions to water and nutrient management issues in European agriculture, CWs were assessed in the European H2020 project WATERAGRI not just for their effectiveness but also for their role towards sustainability. In this chapter, we show different…...
UNU-EGOV in IS 2026 to Address Critical Challenges of Rapid Urbanization
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (139+ words) Demetrios Sarantis will present the paper "Smart Sustainable Cities and Communities for people: A Pathway to a Resilient Future". The 19th IADIS International Conference Information Systems (IS 2026) will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, from 69 March 2026." Representing the United Nations University - Operating…...
5 Reasons to Realign with Nature: From Separation to Harmony
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (168+ words) A better future starts with nature. Explore five inspiring reasons to reconnect with the Earth and build a more balanced, resilient world. A better future starts with nature. Explore five inspiring reasons to reconnect with the Earth and build a…...
The AI Governance Arbitrage
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (652+ words) The global AI scene is increasingly splitting into three separate layers: international frameworks, national rules and industry standards. These layers often develop on their own and sometimes do not fit well together. Without ways to coordinate them, the world risks…...
The CliMent Training School 1: Methods in Climate-Mental Health Survey Design and Quantitative Data Analysis
1+ week, 1+ day ago (187+ words) UNU-CRIS and Ghent University are jointly hosting CliMent Training School 1 from 1719 March 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. UNU-CRIS and Ghent University are Jointly Hosting'CliMent Training School 1, focused on "Methods in Climate-Mental Health Survey Design and Quantitative Data Analysis. The United Nations University…...
Summit Spotlights Youth-led Marine Conservation and Climate Efforts
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) The event showcased ocean conservation initiatives and the capacity development programme Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM). On 13 December 2025, UNU-IAS co-hosted the Youth Ocean Summit on marine sustainability and youth-led conservation initiatives. The event shared expert insights on coastal environmental conditions…...