UN University Centre for Policy Research

This panel explores the vulnerabilities of the current multilateral order and the innovative practices that could restore trust and strengthen global cooperation. 🕑 12:00 - 13:30 ET 🗓️ Thursday, 4 June 2026 📍 Online 🔗 unu.edu/cpr/event/best… #Multilateralism #UNUCPR

Fitch’s revised Sovereign Rating Criteria may help countries manage periods of acute debt stress without being pushed prematurely toward default. Learn more here: unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/…

The 2026 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings put hidden debt firmly on the agenda. However, with hidden debt comes the question of overlooked assets. Learn more here: unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/…

Protection of Civilians (#PoC) Week comes at a time when peacekeeping operations are facing sustained financial pressure. A recent UNU-CPR analysis examines what this means for continuity of civilian protection 🔗→ unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/…

The United Nations has launched a new intergovernmental process to move #BeyondGDP as the primary measure of progress. Calder Tsuyuki-Tomlinson examines developments 🔗→ unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/…

Hidden debts are getting attention — but what about hidden assets? As Attiya Waris argues, focusing only on what countries owe misses half the picture. 🔗 unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/… #Debt #Inequality

Fourth PBPSO–Geneva briefing with Paolo Fontana (PBC Support Branch) explored the Peacebuilding Architecture Review and the evolving role of the Peacebuilding Commission. Photo: UN Peacebuilding Commission / UN Photo (representative) #Peacebuilding #InternationalGeneva

Fitch Ratings has revised its sovereign rating criteria — a technical shift with implications for debt governance. Debt pause clauses may now face less stigma in credit assessments, particularly for countries facing liquidity stress. 🔗👇 unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/…

In the third PBPSO-Geneva briefing session, hosted by UNU-CPR, the focus was on peacebuilding inclusion and impact. Strengthening how we capture and use data is essential to ensuring that peacebuilding is understood, prioritized and acted upon effectively. 📸UN Photo

In last week's PBPSO-Geneva briefing session, hosted by UNU-CPR, the focus was on peacebuilding inclusion and impact. Bottom line: Advancing the WPS agenda requires sustained commitment. Photo credit: UN Women

In last week's PBPSO-Geneva briefing session, hosted by UNU-CPR, the focus was on peacebuilding inclusion and impact. Inclusion is no longer about participation alone – it is about influence, follow-through, and sustained integration into peacebuilding systems. 📸: UNFPA

UNU-CPR was pleased to co-host a side event on Building Government AI Capacity at the #STIForum2026 yesterday with @UNUCRIS, @UNPOG and @UNDP with the support of the Permanent Mission of Japan to the UN.

As deal-driven diplomacy rises, UN peace operations may need to shift from large missions to sustaining fragile agreements. New analysis from UNU-CPR: unu.edu/cpr/blog-post/…

🌐 In this Governance in Practice video, Kah Walla, CEO of STRATEGIES!, calls critical minerals a defining opportunity for Africa – but only if mining governance is transformed for African citizens and communities. Watch the full discussion 🔗→ unu.edu/cpr/feature/re… #GGI

Leadership matters in climate governance. Scott Moore discusses what shifting US engagement means for the Paris Agreement and global climate cooperation in this #GGI conversation. Watch the full discussion 🔗→ unu.edu/cpr/feature/le…

📘 Hybrid governance is already the reality in many crisis settings. A new @UNDP–UNU-CPR report explores what this means for development practice 🔗 → undp.org/publications/s…

At last Wednesday’s second session of the PBPSO-Geneva Briefing Series, we explored how security sector reform (SSR) and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) can support prevention, peacebuilding and recovery. #Peacebuilding #InternationalGeneva #UnitedNations

🎙️ In this episode of Multilateralism UNpacked, Dr. Simon Chesterman discusses how #misinformation spreads faster than responses, and the challenges this creates for governance in the digital age. 🎧 Listen now 🔗→ unu.edu/cpr/multimedia…

A landmark Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice (#ICJ) is reshaping how we understand state responsibility for climate change, including its impacts on #futuregenerations. Read more 🔗 → unu.edu/cpr/report/imp…

As global conversations on how we measure progress evolve, UNU-CPR is proud to join the Global Alliance on Beyond GDP, now moving into its operational phase. Find out more 🔗 → unu.edu/cpr/news/unu-c…