The United Nations University (UNU) is the academic arm of the United Nations. It bridges the academic world and the United Nations system. Its goal is to develop sustainable solutions for current and future problems of humankind in all aspects of life. Through a problem-oriented and interdisciplinary approach it aims at teaching, applied research and education on a global scale. UNU was founded in 1973 as an autonomous organ of the United Nations General Assembly. The University comprises headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, and more than a dozen Institutes and Programmes worldwide.
Published 2012-06-22 | Updated 2012-07-09
From 25 until 27 June 2012, the fifth Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum took place. Coordinated by the Vice Rectorate in Europe, UNU presented its work at an information booth and during the opening session. In addition, a joint UNU/UNCCD/UNV session focused on sustainable capacity development in Africa.
