UNU · ICEED · SOAS
Artificial Intelligence for Climate, Governance and Culture
A global partnership advancing responsible AI for societal impact.
THE VISION
Artificial Intelligence for a More Resilient World
The UNU Hub on Artificial Intelligence for Climate, Governance and Culture brings together research, policy, education and real-world implementation to explore how artificial intelligence can help societies anticipate, understand and respond to complex global challenges.
Bringing together the United Nations University, SOAS University of London and ICEED, the Hub connects academic knowledge with international policy networks, industry, technology and communities around the world.
Our ambition goes beyond understanding the impact of AI.
We seek to identify emerging societal challenges, generate new knowledge, develop AI-enabled approaches to addressing them, strengthen the people and institutions capable of using those approaches, and translate research into meaningful societal impact.
From global challenges to knowledge.
From knowledge to solutions.
From solutions to societal resilience.
Research Areas
Four Research Clusters
CLUSTER 01
Sustainable Finance & Climate Justice
Exploring sustainable finance, microfinancial resilience, structural transformation and distributive justice, with particular attention to fragile contexts.
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Climate Resilience, Adaptation & Development
Examining how AI can support equitable adaptation and resilience across areas such as agriculture, urban development, early warning, food and energy security, while addressing data sovereignty and the environmental impacts of AI infrastructure.
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Ethical Governance & Geopolitical Justice
Investigating public-sector transformation, accountability, power and ethics in AI, alongside geopolitical dynamics, data justice and the impacts of AI on marginalised groups.
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Culture, Health & Wellbeing
Exploring generative AI in creative and heritage contexts, cultural preservation and repatriation, public engagement and approaches to AI that recognise plural perspectives and justice.
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A Global Partnership for Responsible AI
The Hub brings together complementary institutional strengths in research, policy, education and practice to advance responsible and equitable approaches to artificial intelligence.
United Nations University
Bringing the UN system’s global research mandate and expertise in sustainable development, governance and policy.
ICEED
Contributing expertise in climate, energy, environment and sustainable development, connecting research, policy and practical approaches to global challenges.
SOAS University of London
Bringing interdisciplinary expertise across development, governance, culture, economics and global affairs.
Latest News
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UNU, SOAS and ICEED Launch UNU Hub at the University of London
The new UNU Hub will explore how artificial intelligence can address global challenges across climate, governance and culture.
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The Hub welcomes collaboration across research, policy development, capacity building, knowledge exchange and the co-design and testing of AI-enabled innovations.
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