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Behavioural Science
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June 13, 2025
Reclaiming Digital Space: Feminist Tech for Safe Online Spaces for Women and Girls
A deep dive into feminist tech and AI innovations transforming the internet into a safe, inclusive lifeline for women and girls in crisis—bridging the gender digital divide through ethical, survivor-centered design.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
June 13, 2025
Promoting Refugee Protection through Behavioural Science
How can we harness behavioural science to promote refugee protection and challenge harmful narratives?
Humanitarian Action
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
June 11, 2025
Next-Gen Migration Solutions: Youth, Data, and Anticipatory Action
A virtual UN 2.0 side event organized for exploring how IOM is using innovation, data, and youth leadership to operationalize anticipatory action in migration management.
SDG 01: No Poverty
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
February 27, 2025
Cultivating UN Innovation Communities: Key Questions and Considerations
The guide offers practical insights on creating flourishing communities in the UN system and beyond.
All
December 11, 2024
UN Innovation Update 2024 #2
Explore how 40 UN Entities are leveraging innovative thinking, technologies and new way of working in their work.
All
November 14, 2024
Shaping sustainable agrifood futures: pre-emerging and emerging technologies and innovations for impact
An extended global foresight report with regional and stakeholders' insights
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
November 1, 2024
UN 2.0 Action Plan
This comprehensive action plan encourages UN entities and teams to adapt the actions to the current stage of their journey, setting ambitious targets for each step.
All
September 25, 2024
Why don't you just behave? (Social & Behavioural Change Magazine)
Telling people what to do doesn’t work. So how do we create the right conditions for change?
Humanitarian Action
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September 20, 2024
Guide to UNGA 2024 and the Summit of the Future
Browse our living library showcasing events related to UN 2.0 priority areas taking place during the Summit of the Future and UN General Assembly 2024.
All
June 20, 2024
Behavioral Science Around The World - Volume III
This third report, a joint effort of the World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO), examines behavioral science as applied to the field of public health
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
June 7, 2024
Engaging Partners in Behavioural Science
This session discussed how partnerships can enhance the impact of behavioural science applications, from local to global levels.
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June 6, 2024
The Future of BeSci for Peace and Security
In this session, DPPA and OCT discussed behavioural science applications in the context of peace and security with Professor Mina Cikara (Harvard University) and Andrés Casas (Neuropaz).
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June 6, 2024
Behavioural Initiatives for a Sustainable Planet
This session examined sustainability initiatives by OHCHR, UNEP, UNU, and the World Bank, utilising BeSci.
SDG 13: Climate Action
June 6, 2024
Getting Started with BeSci in the UN
This session featured discussions with DCO, FAO, ICAO, IOM and UNESCO who shared their experiences starting with and progressing behavioural science application.
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