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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.

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UNU-ViE Discusses Global Sustainability with Outstanding Young Scientists and Leading Experts

Published 2010-11-09 | Updated 2010-12-01

UNU-ViE co-organized and moderated the session "Green Talents Have Their Say" at the 7th BMBF Forum on Research for Sustainability in Berlin. Outstanding young scientists from around the world and leading German experts discussed the global dimension of sustainable development with UNU-ViE. | Read more

Press Conference on Water-Related Millenium Development Goals

Published 2010-09-09 | Updated 2010-11-19

Dr Zafar Adeel, Director of UNU-INWEH and UN-Water Chair, together with Dr Reza Ardakanian, Director of UNW-DPC and UNU Vice-Rector a.i., pre-reported on the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Summit at a press conference that took place on 16 September 2010 at the IFAT Entsorga trade fair.

Press Conference Invitation | Read more