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Press Release

New UN Study Reveals Limited Impact of Tax and Social Protection Policies in the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa

Tax and benefit policies provided limited income protection to poorest households and failed to offset the increase in poverty amid COVID-19.

04 Oct 2021

News

Priorities for Subnational Governments to Overcome COVID-19 and Accelerate SDGs Localisation

A new UNU-IAS report and video offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing local governments during the global pandemic.

29 Sep 2021

Event

COVID-19 and Development – Effects and New Realities for the Global South

The 2021 WIDER Development Conference will discuss impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in the Global South and how to support recovery.

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Event

Building Resilience in Water Management with Multi-stakeholder Engagement

As part of World Water Week 2021, this event will explore ways to enhance the resilience of societies to water-related and other challenges.

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Event

Recovering From COVID-19: The Role of Sustainable Finance To End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

UNU-CPR organized a side event at HLPF 2021 exploring the key role of the financial sector in addressing modern slavery and human trafficking.

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Event

Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Special Event at HLPF 2021

An online session exploring the role of higher education in achieving Sustainable Development Goals and promoting resilient recovery.

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Event

Carbon Neutrality & Social Transformation: Are We on Track to Arrive at a Justice-Based Transition?

As part of HLPF 2021, UNU institutes and partners will host a side event exploring the policies needed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Event

Recovering From COVID-19: The Role of Sustainable Finance To End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

This event explored how the financial sector can address modern slavery and human trafficking, with a focus on the aftermath of COVID-19.

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