UNESCO Chair on Artificial Intelligence Law and Sustainability at National University of Singapore Centre for International Law
Advancing AI governance that supports sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Approved under UNESCO’s UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme, the UNESCO Chair on Artificial Intelligence Law and Sustainability advances global understanding and governance of artificial intelligence within the context of sustainable development. The Chair recognises AI’s dual role as a driver of innovation and a potential challenge to environmental, social and legal systems internationally. Its work strengthens thought leadership in international legal governance, helping to balance technological progress with sustainability.
About the Chair
The Chair is hosted by the Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore in Singapore. The Chairholder is Dr Jon Mark Truby, Visiting Research Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law.
Positioned in a major regional hub for policy, research, and innovation, the Chair supports international cooperation and practical solutions that are globally relevant and regionally responsive.
What the Chair Focuses on:
The Chair’s work is structured around three interconnected pillars:
What the Chair delivers
The Chair produces practical, policy-relevant outputs and convenes cross-sector dialogue through:
Planned outputs over four years:
Across the program period, the Chair will deliver a set of flagship outputs and activities, including:
Who Benefits?
The Chairʼs work supports policymakers, international organisations, academics, researchers, industry leaders and civil society organisations working on AI governance and sustainability. Activities and outputs are designed to be especially useful for stakeholders in Asia and the Global South, supporting more inclusive participation in global AI governance and improved access to practical knowledge resources.
Values and Inclusion
Get Involved
The Chair welcomes collaboration with universities, research centers, international organisations, governments, and industry partners.
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