Disasters

Press Release

UNU-IAS Symposium to Support the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Back Better

UNU-IAS will co-organize a symposium on supporting recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula following the 2024 Noto Earthquake.

08 May 2024

Panelists engage at the “Tipping Points, Disasters and Chain Reactions” event in Berlin.

News

UNU-EHS Discusses Tipping Points for Germany in Berlin

17 Apr 2024

Climate change

Symposium

Supporting the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Back Better

TOKYO & ONLINE: Bringing together regional and government stakeholders, this event will discuss sustainable and resilient recovery from the 2024 Noto Earthquake.

11 May 2024, 13:30 - 11 May 2024, 17:00

Silhouettes of people working with shovels under the burning sun

Series

5 Critical Observations on Unbearable Heat and Human Health

03 Apr 2024

Series

5 Things You Need to Know about Critical Infrastructures

28 Mar 2024

Aftermath of a disaster, with rubble and tents acting as temporary housing

Series

5 Reasons Why Disasters are Not Natural

21 Mar 2024

Climate change

A child standing in water, filling a container, with livestock nearby

News

In Conversation with Stefano Terzi: the Double Role of Water Infrastructure in Coping with Drought

20 Mar 2024

Women and men in masks at a fruit market

Series

5 Ways Impacts of COVID-19 were Influenced by Gender

13 Mar 2024

Announcement

New JFUNU Donation Scheme Supports Recovery from Noto Peninsula Earthquake

27 Feb 2024

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Series

5 Things You Should Know about Space Debris

26 Feb 2024

UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw and UNU Rector Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala shaking hands next to the UN flag

News

UNU and UNCCD to advance collaboration on desertification and drought work

22 Feb 2024

News

UNU-IAS Director Calls for Women's Participation in Building Climate Resilience

14 Feb 2024