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🗞️ The June 2026 edition of #UNUINSIGHTS features a landmark report revealing the environmental footprints of #AI by @UNUINWEH, the story of an extinct bird species returning to Japan's Noto Peninsula from @UNUIAS, and more. Read more and subscribe now://go.unu.edu/ibJAv

Today, we celebrate Nelson Mandela's life and legacy, and his commitment to freedom, justice, equality, human rights and service to others. Start "The Long Walk", an interactive #MadelaDay experience, to learn more about the life of Madiba: go.unu.edu/mvUe7

🏙 HOW CAN WE MAKE CITIES MORE JUST AND RESILIENT TO CLIMATE CHANGE? "Weaving Urban Futures" provides a step-by-step methodology for diverse actors to collectively imagine and shape desirable urban futures. Access the book now: go.unu.edu/0RQkV

By engaging children with developmental disabilities in assistive tech design, young leaders of @RCE_GreaterNai 🇰🇪 are shaping a more sustainable future. ☀️ Save the date for our #YouthDay webinar & new RCE publication launch! 12 Aug, 21:00–22.00 JST More details soon 👀

Wondering if your voice really matters? It does. 📣 Take the global survey to help shape the Post-2030 Education Agenda! Learn more and join the movement: go.unu.edu/EZiin #EducationBeyond2030

Today is #WorldYouthSkillsDay! This year’s theme is "Skills for a Shared Future," highlighting the urgent need for innovative youth skills programmes. 💡 Learn more about our work on innovation & education: buff.ly/Xflm3eL #SDG4

JOIN OUR COMMUNICATIONS TEAM IN TOKYO 🗼 UNU is seeking a Japan Outreach #Communications Assistant (PSA-2) to support the visibility and interest of UNU’s Japan Outreach through digital and social media channels. Apply by 11 Aug. 2026: buff.ly/NhK8fMW #UNCareers

Congratulations to Prof. @RichardMunang on being appointed the Next Director of @UNUINRA. Prof. Munang is an internationally recognized scholar in sustainability, systems transformation and natural resource governance. Learn more ℹ️ go.unu.edu/PGchI

REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW ✏️ On Wednesday, join us for a conversation with H.E. George Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic. Register by 14 July, 15:00 JST: go.unu.edu/X7SAn

Across the globe, young people are stepping up – as leaders, innovators, activists & more – to tackle shared challenges. Let’s match their determination with greater investments to ensure young people have the freedom, opportunity & support to shape their lives & contribute meaningfully to their communities.

As the environmental impacts of AI become increasingly evident, @UNUINWEH Director @KavehMadani urges all actors — governments, technology companies and users — to play their respective roles in #AIgovernance in an interview with @UN_News_Centre. 🎧 go.unu.edu/n9asd

Next Wednesday, join us for a conversation on multilateralism, diplomacy and peace with H.E. George Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic. 🗓️ 15 July 2026, 18:30–19:30 JST 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 🌐 English 👉 go.unu.edu/X7SAn #UNUConversationSeries

How can AI truly serve the public good? @UNUMACAU, together with @ADB_HQ and @ODET_UN, has released a new report exploring what it takes for AI systems to qualify as Digital Public Goods. 📖 Read the full report: go.unu.edu/VFIc0

The Global Dialogue on AI Governance is underway in Geneva, Switzerland. For the first time, all countries have a seat at the table for a meaningful conversation on the AI the world needs. Learn more: go.unu.edu/xSSb7 #AIDialogue #AIGovernance #AIforGood

🎓 How can we ensure that students "take the pilot seat" as more and more of them adopt AI in their studies? Learn more through "Responsible AI in a Global Context", a professional certificate developed by UNU & @microsoft, available on LinkedIn Learning: buff.ly/nHEvNs5

Interested in working with us? 💼 Remote and on-site positions in Macau and Helsinki are available this July. Visit careers.unu.edu to learn more and apply now! #Vacancies #NowHiring #JobOpportunities #UNCareers

As governments seek new ways to finance universal health coverage, increasing reliance on private finance capital could undermine equity, affordability, and the long-term resilience of health systems, according to a recent editorial published in The BMJ (@bmj_latest). The article, co-authored by Prof. David McCoy @dcmccoy11 (@UNUGlobalHealth), Dr. Aquina Thulare (Department of Health South Africa @HealthZA) and Prof. Lena Lavinas (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro @ufrj), examines the risks of growing financial sector influence in healthcare and argues that stronger public stewardship and regulation are essential to safeguard universal health coverage. 🔗 Read the full article here: go.unu.edu/UTEzC

Education is key to achieving the SDGs. Join us at the HESI Global Forum, a special #HLPF2026 event highlighting the critical role of higher education in sustainable development. 🗓️ 9 July 8:00 EDT 📍Online 🔗 buff.ly/amrtbyZ @SustDev @UNDESA @UNUniversity @UNESCO

🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth is coming to a close, but our commitment to creating a world rooted in love, acceptance and equality continues. One thing stands true: “All human beings are born #FreeAndEqual in dignity and rights.” #UDHR #LGBTQIA+

Join @UNUCPR and @Yale's Center for Environmental Law & Policy for the launch of the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), celebrating the 25th anniversary of this leading benchmark. 🗓️ 9 July 2026 ⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM (ET) 📍 Online Register now: go.unu.edu/Lejh4