Innovation Library

Explore our living library of innovation-related webinars and publications developed and hosted by UNIN and UN Entities.

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July 18, 2023
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Innovative Learning Solutions to Navigate Complexity: Adapting Systems Thinking to Future Classrooms

This white paper explores how to embed a systems thinking mindset throughout the education system.
All
July 14, 2023
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Guide to Innovation Partnerships

This guide explain key concepts of innovation partnerships, demonstrates how to set them up for success, and provides an overview of tools & guides.
All
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
July 13, 2023
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From “Pilotitis” to Lasting Impact: Guiding Questions for Innovation Scaling

This webinar brought together UN colleagues to delve deeper into innovation scaling, learning and sharing emerging good practices and lessons learnt.
All
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
June 30, 2023
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WFP Innovation Accelerator Year in Review 2022 Lunch and Learn

Having implemented innovation projects, colleagues from WFP Innovation Accelerator shared their innovation stories as well as lessons learned in 2022.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
June 30, 2023
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Affordable Devices for All Innovative Financing Solutions and Policy Options to Bridge Global Digital Divides

This report examines the key themes and drivers of costs in the supply and demand for Internet-enabled mobile devices and reviews financing schemes for low-income individuals to access a smartphone.
All
June 26, 2023
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Use of Behavioural Science in Organizations: A Workforce Survey

This survey tool was designed to support organizations that wish to assess barriers and drivers for a systematic use of behavioural science in their public health workforce, policies and programmes.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
June 22, 2023
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A Principled Framework for Responsible Data Sharing Between Humanitarian Organizations and Donors

The framework offers six guidelines to inform data sharing between humanitarian organizations and donors.
All
June 16, 2023
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Behavioural Science and Migration: People on the Move

In this session, UN Entities explored how behavioural science can be applied to improve the lives of people on the move.
Humanitarian Action
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
June 16, 2023
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How Does BeSci Fit into the Work of the UN? - Value Add and Criticisms

This session reviews and discusses prominent critiques of the discipline raised by activists and academics, and how these manifest and are addressed within the UN.
All
June 16, 2023
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BeSci to Improve Knowledge and Information Sharing

In this session, entities shared how behavioural science can be applied to improve the way that UN colleagues share knowledge and information.
All
June 15, 2023
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Information Integrity on Digital Platforms

SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
June 15, 2023
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The Role of BeSci in Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases

The session presented a framework on the relationships between non-communicable disease prevention, detection, and management and behavioural determinants at the individual, community, and health systems levels.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
June 15, 2023
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Applying Behavioural Insights to Strengthen Health Equity and Impact

This event explored participatory behavioural change design methods for increasing equitable uptake of health services amongst underserved communities.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
June 15, 2023
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Behavioural Science and Artificial Intelligence

This event discussed the intersection of BeSci and artificial intelligence and what it means for the work of the UN.
All
June 15, 2023
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Global Support for the Application of Behavioural Science

This event demonstrates global support for behavioural science in the UN as well as in Member States, academia and other partner organisations.
All
June 14, 2023
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The Neuroscience of Peace and Conflict

This webinar discusses the neuroscience of peace and conflict.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
June 14, 2023
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Empowering Women through Behavioural Science

This session sheds light on how UN Entities are applying behavioural science to empower women.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
June 14, 2023
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UN Entity Experiences Embedding Behavioural Science

In this session, UN behavioural science practitioners discussed their experiences embedding behavioural science into their programmes, processes and institutions.
All
June 14, 2023
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Emerging Areas of Behavioural Science Application the UN

This session explored relatively emerging areas of behavioural science in the UN.
All
SDG 04: Quality Education
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
June 13, 2023
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Behavioural Science for Sustainability

This session explored a range of UN experiences applying behavioural science to address sustainability.
SDG 13: Climate Action
June 13, 2023
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BeSci 101: Introduction to Behavioural Science

This session is designed for colleagues new to behavioural science and introduced behavioural science and showcased practical applications from within the UN system.
All
June 13, 2023
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Applying Behavioural Science Across the Food System

In this session, four UN organisations – FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, and WFP – presented and discussed examples of where behavioural science has been used in practice across the whole food system to improve outcomes.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
June 13, 2023
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Tackling Administrative Burdens and Behavioural Frictions

Behavioural frictions such as "administrative burdens" can make it harder for us to do what we want. This session discusses how to tackle administrative burdens using behavioural science.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
June 12, 2023
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How Behavioural Science is Generating Impact in the UN

The opening session of the 2023 UN Behavioural Science Week discusses the potential behavioural science holds for the work of the UN and the impact it has generated so far.
All
June 12, 2023
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Using Evidence from BeSci for Climate Action in Development Contexts

Behavioural science can contribute to realising positive environmental and development outcomes this session summarises findings of this work.
SDG 13: Climate Action

Innovation Library

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