On Monday 9 November, a delegation from the Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) of the United Nations University visited the Academy. The United Nations University (UNU) is the academic arm of the United Nations, operating worldwide as a global network of research and training institutes. It conducts scientific research, promotes the transfer of knowledge and trains specialists and leaders to develop solutions to global challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, peace and security, and to support the work of the United Nations.

The group was given an overview of the Academy’s work and subsequently engaged in a discussion with the fellows about their respective research projects. With Zarina Burkadze, they discussed Georgia’s domestic political situation and geostrategic positioning; Mariana Barchuk-Halyk provided insights into her work on civil protection in Ukraine; with Noor Mousa, they discussed the situation in the Middle East; with Silya Massaert, the focus was on migration policy in Latin America; and together with Cécile Pélaudeix, they exchanged views on the importance of critical raw materials for Europe’s strategic autonomy.