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๐๏ธ From an analysis of the future of UN #peacekeeping to a high-level symposium on Japan-UN cooperation, the May 2026 edition of #UNUINSIGHTS features the latest news, research, commentaries and jobs from across the UNU system.
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The latest @UNUINWEH report presents 6 principles for building a responsible AI ecosystem.
Innovation must go hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility. Only then can AI accelerate progress for all, not hinder it.
Full report: go.unu.edu/Pbuf9
#AIforGood
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Join us for a conversation with Dr. @ShashiTharoor, Member of Parliament of India, Mr. R. Venkatramani, Attorney-General for India, and Prof. C. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of @JindalGlobalUNI.
๐๏ธ 29 June 2026
๐ UNU HQ, Tokyo
๐ go.unu.edu/EJGKK
#UNUConversationSeries
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HAPPENING TOMORROWโ
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala (@tmarwala), @UN Under Secretary-General and Rector of the @UNUniversity, will deliver a public lecture in Kuala Lumpur titled โ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐น๐ด๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ต๐บ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ: ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐-๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ.โ
๐ 11 June 2026 | ๐ 2:30โ4:30 PM | ๐ Auditorium, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), UKM | ๐ Registration link: go.unu.edu/DEj69
The @UNU_IIGH, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine of the National University of Malaysia (@ukm_my), will host a public lecture โ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐น๐ด๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ต๐บ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ: ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐-๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ.โ by Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala (@tmarwala), Under-Secretary-General @UN and Rector of the @UNUniversity.
In this talk, he will explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, innovation, research, and the development of future talent.
USG Prof. Marwala brings extensive experience in higher education, research, innovation, and the application of artificial intelligence to global challenges. He previously served as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg, as well as visiting scholar and Professor at universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and South Africa.
๐๏ธ 11 June 2026, 2:30โ4:30 PM
๐ Auditorium, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), UKM
๐ Register here: go.unu.edu/DEj69
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Who benefits and who gets left behind as AI becomes more ingrained in our societies? ๐ค
Learn more through "Responsible AI in a Global Context" โ a professional certificate developed by UNU & @Microsoft, available free of charge on LinkedIn Learning: go.unu.edu/fV87u
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๐ชธ Oceans are vital for our lives and livelihoods ๐
They help regulate the climate, support humanityโs sustenance and more.
Dive in and learn some fascinating facts about the importance of our oceans: go.unu.edu/WPWHr
#WorldOceansDay
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On 18 May 2026, UNU and @UNIC_Tokyo co-hosted a high-level symposium to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Japanโs membership in the UN and to explore how the Japan-UN partnership can help shape the future of multilateral cooperation.
Rewatch the event: buff.ly/KpRgCTE
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๐ฃ Join UNU and partners at the first session of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance from 6โ7 July 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Register by 25 June.
Learn more about the Dialogue and contribute to its Partnerships Hub at: un.org/global-dialogue-ai-goโฆ
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The latest @UNUINWEH report unveils stark findings about the environmental cost of #AIโs energy use โก๏ธ
A responsible AI system โ for people and planet โ is urgently needed.
Access the full report: go.unu.edu/Pbuf9
#WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate
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If treated as a nation, global data centres would be the world's 11th largest electricity consumer๐๐ป
Latest @unuinweh report reveals the striking carbon, water and land footprints of #AI's electricity use.
Read more: go.unu.edu/Pbuf9
#AIGovernance #WorldEnvironmentDay
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PREPARE FOR EL NIรO ๐จ
The latest @WMO El Niรฑo/La Niรฑa Update, released on 2 June, indicates an 80% likelihood of an El Niรฑo event during JuneโAugust 2026. Most forecast models suggest it will be at least moderate and possibly strong.
Learn more: go.unu.edu/hd21e
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Interested in working with us? ๐ป๐๐
This June, explore UNU job opportunities in Tokyo and beyond.
โนย Learn more and apply viaย careers.unu.edu/
#Vacanciesย #NowHiringย #JobOpportunitiesย #UNCareersย #PaidInternship
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Today our students spoke with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway ๐ณ๐ด ahead of an #ArcticOcean seminar at @UNUniversity ๐
@Kronprinsparet @norwayinjapan @tmarwala
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Next week, join us for a conversation with Prof. Yilei Shao, Founding Dean of the Shanghai AI-Finance School (SAIFS) and SAIFS Research Center at @ECNUER.
๐๏ธ 5 June 2026, 18:30โ19:30 JST
๐ UNU Headquarters, UNU
๐ English
Learn more and register now: go.unu.edu/CP7am
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Next Wednesday, join us for a conversation with H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
๐๏ธ 3 June, 17:00โ17:45 JST
๐ UNU HQ, Tokyo
๐ go.unu.edu/q33zK
#UNUConversationSeries
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Every day, millions of people are denied the dignity, care and support needed for menstrual health, especially in humanitarian crises.
#MenstrualHealth is a human rights issue that requires everyone to act together ๐ฉต
Learn more: unfpa.org/menstrual-health
via @UNFPA
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๐ค Interested in @UNUCRIS & @UniMercatorum's online master's programme? ๐๐๐
Join tomorrow's information session and meet members of the academic team!
Explore the programme ๐ go.unu.edu/95rwQ
Register for the info session โ๏ธ go.unu.edu/0SBIq
#StudyAtUNU
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Congratulations to Prof. @Daniel_Karthe on being appointed the Next Director of @UNU_FLORES.
Prof. Karthe is an internationally recognized expert in integrated resource management, sustainability science and science-policy interfaces.
Learn more โน๏ธ go.unu.edu/CYoeR
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United Nations University retweeted
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โTalking about AI without sustainability is like learning to cook without ever talking about turning off the stove. Things might seem fine for a while, but the electricity bill grows and the system overheats.โ
โ our expert Jerome Silla in @japantimes
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On 1 June, UNU will co-host an Arctic-focused seminar to deepen Japan-Norway cooperation and foster innovative solutions to global challenges.
The seminar will feature a keynote by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway.
Register now: go.unu.edu/qrzuL
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