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Innovation Library
Explore our living library of innovation-related webinars and publications developed and hosted by UNIN and UN Entities.
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May 25, 2022
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Data Protection & Privacy within UN System Organisations
The webinar brought together data protection specialists from United Nations system organizations to provide insights into their privacy and data protection work.
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May 25, 2022
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TechLearnTalk: An Introduction to Robotics
In this TechLearnTalk, UNICRI introduces Robotics in a non-technical way and UNMAS provides a case study on robotics for the disposal of explosive devices.
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May 25, 2022
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The Metaverse and the Real World
The metaverse is a digital universe characterised by the interaction of physical, augmented and virtual reality in a shared online space. How fast will the metaverse impact daily life? How will society interact with and within this virtual world?
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May 25, 2022
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Robotic Exploration of Subterranean Worlds
The webinar highlights the current state-of-the-art robots, explores the remaining scientific challenges, and assesses the applications and limitations of such technologies.
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May 25, 2022
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The UN Data Strategy - Lessons Learnt from the first 18 Months
This webinar shares an update on the implementation of the Data Strategy over the past 18 months, priorities for the next year, and implications for the UN Entities.
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May 25, 2022
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Webinar Series on "Digital Transformation for Cities & Communities"
This webinar series investigates the expanding role of digital transformation in driving innovation, sustainable growth and inclusion as well as responding to crisis situations in cities and communities.
SDG 13: Climate Action
May 25, 2022
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Interoperability of IoT and Satellite Data for Earth Observation (Part of the "Digital Transformation for Cities & Communities" Webinar Series)
With over 50 billion IoT devices deployed, there is a need to facilitate the integration of existing IoT data with more standard Earth observation data.
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
May 25, 2022
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Blockchain-Based Data Management for Supporting IoT and Smart Cities & Communities (Part of the "Digital Transformation for Cities & Communities" Webinar Series)
This webinar explores the growing role of blockchain in accelerating smart cities and communities, with special focus on the role of standards in accelerating the adoption of blockchain.
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May 25, 2022
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Enhancing Adaptation Finance through Blockchain (Part 3 of "Blockchain Technology for Climate Policy Implementation")
The third webinar in the series provides an overview of blockchain in the context of adaptation finance and parametric insurance.
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May 25, 2022
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Blockchain and Climate Change
This webinar discusses how blockchain technologies contribute to and can help to respond to the challenges posed by climate change.
SDG 13: Climate Action
May 25, 2022
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Behavioural Science & Climate
Behavioural science is increasingly being applied to encourage green behaviours. This webinar will discuss the importance of applying behavioural science to climate issues.
SDG 13: Climate Action
May 25, 2022
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Sustainable ICT Development and the Role of ITU
This episode of the DigiGreen podcast looks at carbon reduction opportunities in data centres, particularly through innovative cooling technologies.
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May 25, 2022
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Transitioning to Clean Energy through Blockchain (Part 2 of "Blockchain Technology for Climate Policy Implementation")
The second webinar in the series provides an overview of blockchain in the context of energy markets, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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May 25, 2022
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Blockchain 101 and Governance (Part 1 of "Blockchain Technology for Climate Policy Implementation")
This webinar introduces the concept of blockchain, its types and benefits, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and blockchain governance.
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May 25, 2022
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DigiGreen - Digital Transformation and Sustainability
Digitalisation is an ever-increasing part of our lives, driving change and development at speeds hitherto unimaginable. This series explores how ICTs can help drive climate action and sustainable development.
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May 25, 2022
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Ethical Considerations when applying Behavioural Science in Projects with Children
This webinar provides an introduction to the ethical principles and practical tools that have been developed for practitioners working with and for children.
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May 25, 2022
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101 Blockchain
This Masterclass showcases how IFAD, WFP and FAO are using blockchain for fintech, food, agriculture, emergency intervention and sustainability.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
May 25, 2022
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Behavioural Science & Gender
This webinar discusses the importance of understanding and unpacking gender norms to better respond to challenges facing women.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
May 25, 2022
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Blockchain & Digital at UNDP - A Conversation with UNDP's CDO
The webinar discusses what it means to lead digital transformation at UNDP and how UNDP is harnessing new technologies to improve the lives of those furthest behind.
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May 25, 2022
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Innovate4Cities Climate Change Conference
The Innovate4Cities conference focused on Science and Innovation partnerships driving inclusive, resilient and climate neutral cities.
SDG 13: Climate Action
May 25, 2022
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Application of AI and Blockchain to Solving Urban Environmental Challenges
The webinar discusses the potential of AI and Blockchain in the efforts to monitor and mitigate the effects of climate change and shares real-life case studies to showcase how these technologies are being applied to combat climate change.
SDG 13: Climate Action
May 25, 2022
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Child Sexual Exploitation Online - The New Face of the Menace and How to Fight it with AI
The event provided an overview of trends and developments in child sexual exploitation online, and discuss how AI might be leveraged to turn the tide on child sexual exploitation investigations.
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May 25, 2022
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Terminology from text: An AI Story
This webinar discusses an Artificial Intelligence-based approach for terminology identification and extraction from the text.
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