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The Policy Action Lab accelerates sustainable transformations through knowledge co-production
UNU-MERIT's Policy Action Lab fosters knowledge exchange, translating research into practical policy for sustainable futures.
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Can developing countries seize emerging windows of opportunity in the green hydrogen economy?
Green hydrogen can drive decarbonization and unlock opportunities for developing countries
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UNU-MERIT’s UNESCO Chair to Deliver Training for Policymakers in Honduras
Hybrid training for Honduras decision-makers on sustainable development.
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UNU-MERIT joins international partners to relaunch social protection training courses across Africa
TRANSFORM, an AU-led initiative supported by UNU-MERIT, launched a new website for social protection training.
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We Interviewed 150 Women Migrants, Revealing How Their Journeys Involve Peril at Every Turn
A new research partnership is spotlighting the need to create spaces of safety and support for women who migrate to escape violence and oppression.
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COP26: The Psychological Game Behind a Successful Negotiation
Global leaders at COP26 need to understand what is at stake for each nation and build trust to achieve a successful outcome.
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Why Cooperation is Key to Better City Environments
A new study provides evidence that local governments can use to initiate action that addresses urban environmental concerns.
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Informal Workers in Senegal, Mali, and Burkina Faso Have Been Hit Harder by COVID-19
Governments must shape social protection and small business support policies that protect informal workers from the consequences of the pandemic.
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Areas in Africa with More Chinese-backed Projects Were More Likely to Experience Protests
New research reveals that Chinese projects in Africa often seem to go hand in hand with civil protests.
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Student Achievement Depends on Reducing Poverty Now and After COVID-19
Policies to boost early childhood education, mental health support, internet access, and post-secondary funding reduce the consequences of poverty.