Welcome to the UN Innovation Network
The UN Innovation Network (UNIN) is an informal, collaborative community of UN innovators from across the UN. In addition to promoting innovation overall, UNIN also hosts UN Groups on specific topics. UNIN is open to innovators from all UN Entities as well as external partners.
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Browse the Innovation LibraryNavigating the Future - Four scenarios assessing child well-being in the 21st century
Navigating the Future - Four scenarios assessing child well-being in the 21st century
Humanity faces intertwined challenges like climate change, geopolitical instability, and socioeconomic disparities, shaping children's well-being. Addressing these issues requires integrated, equitable solutions and informed policy choices. This study presents four scenarios modeling the long-term impact of technology, resources, and global cooperation on human development.
United in Science 2024: A multi-organization high-level compilation of the latest weather, climate, water and related environmental and social sciences for the future
Digital Transformation Handbook For Primary Health Care - Optimizing Person-Centred Point Of Service Systems
"Without innovation, there is no way we can overcome the challenges of our time." António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
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UNIN's UN Groups dive deeper into selected innovation areas to allow for deeper exchange in more specialised fields.
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Explore all Challenges & CallsAbout the UN Innovation Network
The UN Innovation Network (UNIN) is an informal, collaborative community of UN innovators interested in sharing their expertise and experience with others to promote and advance innovation within the UN System.
The Network hosts regular knowledge sharing sessions, helps Entities share tools, resources and best practices for innovating in the UN and offers advice on how to build structures to promote innovation, activate innovation partnerships and create a culture of innovation in their organisations.
UNIN is open to innovators from all UN Entities and to date, colleagues from over 70 entities in over 180 countries have joined the Network.
The UN Innovation Network is jointly chaired and funded by UNDP, UNICEF and WFP.
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We encourage everyone interested in innovation - from all across the UN and beyond - to join the UN Innovation Network to collaborate, share experiences and innovate for the Sustainable Development Goals.
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