UNDSDP, Winter, 2025

Youth Scholar Training Camp

European

02/02-15/02

The UNU Digital Technology and Sustainable Development Talent Program (UNDSDP) is a talent development program initiated by the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau). This programme is aimed at sharing policy relevant research results on digital technology and sustainable development and providing reserve talents for relevant international organizations.

UNDSDP Youth Scholar Training Camp is a program for young scholars currently enrolled in Higher Education Institutions or early career research positions. The program aims to cultivate young people's strategic vision and leadership potential, to develop their research skills and knowledge of digital technology to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), provide interaction opportunities within the United Nations, support professional career development, expand global competencies, and prepare for working within international organizations.

European Camp - AI and Climate Action: Balancing Benefits and Risks

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for combating climate change through improved modeling, optimized energy systems, and renewable energy innovations. However, its deployment also presents challenges, such as the environmental cost of training models, ethical concerns, and unequal access to AI solutions. This training program examines the balance between maximizing AI’s benefits for climate action and mitigating risks, including environmental and social impacts. The camp will be held across three UNU institutes in Macau SAR (UNU-MACAU), the Netherlands (UNU-MERIT), and Germany (UNU-EHS), offering a truly international learning experience.

Participants will complete 2 weeks of face-to-face training in three institutes of UNU in three countries. They will:

· Receive lectures and engage in interactive workshop sessions

· Learn about policy-relevant research

· Engage in group work on relevant topics

· Present the group projects to peers

· Learn about the UN and career development within international organizations

· Form an alumni network with their peers

Theme:

AI and Climate Action: Balancing Benefits and Risks