In today’s rapidly evolving world, we face unprecedented societal challenges – social and economic inequality, climate change, unemployment, and technological disruptions, among others. These complex issues call for critical thinking perspectives and innovative solutions. Against this background, social innovation stands out as a crucial catalyst for addressing these challenges and fostering new strategies and sustainable solutions that traditional methods often overlook.

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ICAO
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Innovation in Aviation Training Programme

The goal of this course is to enhance participants’ understanding of innovation in aviation and equip them with the practical skills to navigate regulatory challenges and foster adaptive organizational strategies. This programme supports the transformation of the civil aviation system through innovation awareness and application of related principles.
Short (a few hours)
Hybrid
Innovation in General (incl. HCD)
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SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
UN-Habitat
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Digital Governance for inclusive and sustainable African cities

Recent technological advances with emerging technologies like Artificial intelligence, Big data, the Internet of Things, Mobile banking, and many others offer multiple opportunities to optimize the governance of cities and territories in Africa. In a context of rapid urban transformation, digital governance then emerges as a key element to promote Digital Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability, and Public Participation in urban management while building more Safe, Resilient and Inclusive African cities. Through Case Studies, Experience Sharing, Expert Testimonies, and Learning Materials, this MOOC aims to equip participants with tools to transform urban systems through digital-based solutions for more Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable African Cities.
Short (a few hours)
Online
Digital Transformation
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SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
UNSSC
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2025 UN System Behavioural Science Springboard Programme

Human behaviour is often unpredictable, shaped by various factors like biases and mental shortcuts. How can we further enhance our initiatives to account for this wide range of influences on behaviour? Designed exclusively for UN personnel, our eight-week online 2025 UN System Behavioural Science Springboard Programme identifies tools, techniques, and mindsets from across the system to tailor evidence-based interventions that work with, not against, human behaviour.
Long (a few weeks)
Online
Behavioural Science
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SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
ITU
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Addressing the e-waste challenge through data and statistics

This course aims to provide an overview of the global e-waste challenge, including e-waste statistics and legislation based on the latest data from the Global E-waste Monitor and the Global E-waste Statistics Partnership.
Short (a few hours)
Online
Data Innovation
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SDG 13: Climate Action
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