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The United Nations University mourns the loss of the sixth UNU Rector, Dr David M. Malone. He had a distinguished career in international diplomacy and academia and was widely admired for his energy, curiosity and sharp intellect.

Learn more: go.unu.edu/ofOUL
November 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
#REMOTE OPPORTUNITY: Junior Graphic Designer / Media Designer at UNU Macau

Successful candidates will be included in the UNU Macau Experts Roster for two years and contacted when a request for services arises.

Apply by 10 December 2025: go.unu.edu/nKCKG

#WorkAtUNU #UNCareers
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🌏 Your ideas can shape a pollution-free future!

Join the global "House of No Waste" competition and help redefine how we design, build and live sustainably.

📅 Applications close 1 December 2025❗
✅ Apply today: houseofnowaste.org

#UNUat50
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🧑‍🎓👨‍🎓👩‍🎓Do you want to enhance your knowledge and skills in fields related to the #SDGs?

Join the info session on 9 Dec. to learn more about UNU-IAS
#MSc and #PhD programmes 👉 go.unu.edu/TH6Zp

#StudyAtUNU
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🔬 Biotechnology offers innovative solutions to global challenges.

Explore @unubiolac.bsky.social and Allbiotech's capacity-building program that helps policymakers in the LAC region shape responsible biotech policies.

Learn more: go.unu.edu/qlWyV

#UNUinFocus #UNUat50
November 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🌏 Writing in @diplocourier.bsky.social, UNU-IAS expert Nafissa Insebayeva highlights the need to transform climate education, shifting from mere awareness-raising to action–oriented, community–based education.

Read more: go.unu.edu/5SeHY

#UNUatCOP30 #ClimateChange
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 AM
#COP30 continues this week in Belém 🌎

From climate governance and finance to climate-resilient health systems, UNU research helps countries ensure holistic policy solutions and targeted climate action.

Learn more: go.unu.edu/UNUatCOP30

#UNUat50 #UNUatCOP30
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
⏪ Only a few days left to view 'Reverting', an exhibition by Spanish artist Francisco Gonzalez Camacho, at the UNU HQ.

Organized as part of SEEEU — European Photo Month in Tokyo, 'Reverting' will open until 21 November 2025.

ℹ️ go.unu.edu/reverting

#UNUGallery #UNUat50
November 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Have you met the 2025 Cohort of Young Leaders for the SDGs? 🙌 🤩 👏

Selected from more than 33,000 applications from over 150 countries, these 17 young leaders represent the courage, creativity and commitment of young people in building a better world.

Learn more: buff.ly/UUXNtdQ
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Academic Freedom and International Collaboration in a Changing World 📚

On 28 November 2025, join us for a conversation with Daniel Jutras, Rector of the Université de Montréal.

⏰ 18:30–19:30 JST
📍 UNU Headquarters, Tokyo
🌐 English
ℹ️ buff.ly/wlTnONc

#UNUConversationSeries #UNUat50
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🇺🇳🇭🇺 On 13 November 2025, UNU and the Government of Hungary signed an agreement to establish a new UNU Institute in Kőszeg, focusing on peace, security and transformative technologies. The institute will be hosted by the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK).

More at ℹ️ buff.ly/N5LPty5

#UNUat50
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 AM
How can we build sustainable cities where nature supports culture and culture preserves nature? 🌱🏙️🎐

The answer could be found in Kanazawa, where UNU-IAS has been working with the city to restore urban green spaces.

ℹ️ Learn more: go.unu.edu/O9t2g

#UNUinFocus #UNUat50
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
As the think tank of the UN, UNU provides policymakers with high-quality, evidence-based research and pragmatic advice on matters that concern human survival, development and welfare.

View our work on #ClimateChange: go.unu.edu/KBcL9

#UNUatCOP30 #ClimateAction #ActNow
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
💾🔬 Science transforms societies in many ways 🧪💻

This #WorldScienceDay, let's see how @unu-wider.bsky.social and national revenue authorities are creating quality data for better policymaking in the Global South through secure data labs.

Learn more: go.unu.edu/NxtiQ

#UNUat50
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
30 years since the first UN climate conference in Berlin, countries still fall short on the action needed to keep climate change in check. As the world continues to witness the adverse impacts of climate change, what can we expect from #COP30?

Find out in this article: go.unu.edu/4NWpF

#UNUatCOP30
November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🌎 #COP30 will take place in Belém, Brazil from 10–21 November 2025.

Follow #UNUatCOP30 to stay updated about our on-site and online events, as well as the latest research commentary and publications: go.unu.edu/UNUatCOP30

#UNUat50
November 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Did you miss the latest edition of #UNUINSIGHTS? 🗞️

The October edition brings you the latest updates from across the UNU system, including UNU's presence at and contributions to #COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Read more and subscribe now: go.unu.edu/8piW1

#UNUat50 #UNUatCOP30
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
💼 UNU VACANCIES: NOVEMBER 2025 💻

From New York to Maputo, this month, UNU is looking for highly qualified individuals in many locations around the world.

👉 Learn more and apply via careers.unu.edu

#Vacancies #NowHiring #JobOpportunities #UNCareers
November 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
DEADLINE APPROACHING SOON ⏰

The Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS) 2026 Conference is still accepting abstracts until 15 November 2025.

Learn more and submit your abstract: buff.ly/RDvCDcz

#NERPS2026
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
How can cities adapt and thrive in the face of climate change?
🤔💭🌆💚🌱

This #WorldCitiesDay, explore 5 transformative ways to enhance urban sustainability and resilience, brought to you by the UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) 🏙

Find out more: buff.ly/ZbZomQa
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Crime at a Crossroads: The New Dynamics Shaping Responses to Organized Crime — A Conversation with Dr. Mark Shaw, Executive Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

🗓️ 11 November, 18:30–19:30 JST
📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo
👉 go.unu.edu/oP8la

#UNUConversationSeries #UNUat50
October 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
🕊️ Building Peace by Building Strong Institutions — A Conversation with Ms Elizabeth Spehar, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support

🗓️ 27 Oct, 19:00–20:00 JST
📍 Tokyo
🌐 English

Register by tomorrow: buff.ly/hOao0xM

#UNUConversationSeries #UNUat50
October 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Turning Knowledge into Action 🌍

On #UNDay 2025, the UN research & training entities — UNICRI, UNITAR, @unrisd.org, UNSSC, UNU & @unidir.org — show how knowledge becomes impact.

💡 Research informs. Training empowers. Together, they drive real change.

🔗 buff.ly/g2tpkBQ
October 24, 2025 at 5:44 AM
🎓 MPP Experience Day — Your opportunity to learn more about the one-year MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) programme by @unumerit.bsky.social and @maastrichtu.bsky.social 📜

📅 Wed., 12 Nov. 2025
📍 Maastricht & online
🔗 Register now: go.unu.edu/7vtwH

#StudyAtUNU
October 23, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🕊️ Building Peace by Building Strong Institutions — A Conversation with Ms Elizabeth Spehar, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support

🗓️ 27 Oct, 19:00–20:00 JST
📍 Tokyo
🌐 English

Learn more and register by 26 Oct, 15:00 JST: buff.ly/hOao0xM

#UNUConversationSeries #UNUat50
October 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM