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The Ice Memory Sanctuary in Antarctica marks a milestone in safeguarding Earth’s climate archives. By preserving glacier ice cores for #futuregenerations. 🌍❄️ Authored by @icememory_ 🔗 Read more: unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/…

Last week in #Geneva, UNU-CPR convened a discussion on how science can shape global #AI governance, bringing together leaders from across the multilateral and scientific communities. Find out more: unu.edu/cpr/project/tr… @ITU @UNUniversity

"Middle Powers" are quietly shaping the next playbook for gender-equal growth. In a new piece for the Atlantic Council , Dr. Nicole Goldin explores how pragmatic coalitions and domestic reforms can drive inclusive economic growth. Read more: unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/…

📢 We’re hiring! UNU-CPR is seeking a Head of Digital and Frontier Technologies to lead our research and policy engagement on digital transformation and emerging technologies shaping the multilateral system. 📍 New York | Apply by 10 April 2026. 🔗 careers.unu.edu/o/head-digital…

More than 100 court cases worldwide have invoked the principle of intergenerational equity: the idea that today’s decisions should not harm future generations. 🎧 Find out more: unu.edu/cpr/multimedia… #FutureGenerations #MultilateralismUNpacked @UNUniversity

🎙️ In this episode of Multilateralism UNpacked, Daouia Chalali speaks with Professor Edith Brown Weiss of @Georgetown, a pioneer of intergenerational equity – the idea that we must safeguard the planet so future generations can meet their own needs. 🎧 unu.edu/cpr/multimedia…

Global development cooperation is being reshaped by rapid geopolitical and economic change. A new UNU‑CPR paper with @FESonline examines how "Middle Powers" are shaping the future of development cooperation and finance. 🔗unu.edu/cpr/report/und…

A new UNU‑CPR paper with @FESonline examines the increasingly central role of #MiddlePowers in global development cooperation. Authored by Dr. Nicole Goldin and Irfana Khatoon. 🔗 Read the report: unu.edu/cpr/report/und…

What does the rise of long‑term governance look like when you see it unfold across the world? 🌎 Find out more 🔗→ unu.edu/cpr/news/futur… #FutureGenerations #GlobalGovernance #UnitedNations #PolicyInnovation @UNUniversity @AcademiiLearn

How is long‑term governance taking shape around the world? UNU‑CPR Geneva’s new Future Generations Platform, built by @AcademiiLearn, brings it into view. Find outmore 🔗→ unu.edu/cpr/news/futur… #FutureGenerations #GlobalGovernance #UnitedNations #PolicyInnovation

How can we truly measure progress in a world facing polycrisis? @UNUCPR experts argue it is time to move beyond GDP and adopt metrics that capture human well-being and planetary health 🌍📊 Read more: go.unu.edu/bQGgC

How can the #UN navigate an era of “messy multilateralism”? Last week, Dr. David Passarelli joined @BritishAcademy_ and the @CarnegieEndow for a workshop on Global (Dis)order, sharing insights from UNU‑CPR’s Global Governance Innovation Platform, 🔗→ governanceinsights.unu.edu

In @Reuters, Dr. Adam Day says the US appointment of a new ambassador to the UN in Geneva could signal renewed engagement with multilateral institutions. Diplomats see the move as a cautious but positive step toward stronger US–UN relations. 🔗 → reuters.com/world/appointm…

The development system is being reshaped by funding cuts & geopolitical strain. "Middle powers" may determine whether the system adapts or fragments. @nicolegoldin in @devex explains: devex.com/news/middle-po…

Debates on moving beyond GDP are gaining new visibility. The UN’s High‑Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP is one step toward that shift. Read the full analysis by Nicole Goldin and Daouia Chalali 🔗 → unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/…

🎙️ In this episode of Multilateralism UNpacked, Dr. Eleonore Fournier-Tombs reflects on what it means to govern #AI at a moment when the technology is outpacing institutions, and why capacity, coherence and public‑interest leadership matter. 🎧 unu.edu/cpr/multimedia…

🎙️ Episode 8 of Multilateralism UNpacked features Dr. Eleonore Fournier-Tombs on how #AI is reshaping global governance – from conflict and disinformation to development and institutional capacity. 🎧 unu.edu/cpr/multimedia… @UNUniversity

Private credit rating agencies are shaping Africa’s access to development finance. In @ConversationUS, Daniel Cash explores how ratings from just three major agencies drive up borrowing costs and limit investment in essential services. 🔗→ theconversation.com/private-credit…

How can #AI be deployed at global scale to advance human and planetary well-being? Eleonore Fournier-Tombs introduces the @ITU AI for Good flagship report, produced by UNU-CPR, and its policy pathways for responsible AI deployment. 🔗→ unu.edu/cpr/project/un…

7 months ago, the Doomsday Clock was set at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it had ever been to a human-made global catastrophe. Now, it's even closer. 🕐 Revisit our UNU-CPR blog by Dr. Manpreet Sethi on how we got here and where we're heading 🔗→ unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/…