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IPSI-10 Public Forum: Conservation in Mountain Landscapes and Sustainable Ecotourism

RIOBAMBA, ECUADOR & ONLINE: A public forum of the Tenth Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.

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Online Q&A Session on UNU-MERIT's MSc Programme

ONLINE: On 9 April, UNU-MERIT will host a Q&A session for prospective students interested in their MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP).

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Man carrying water on cracked dry land in Sagaing Region, Myanmar

World Enters "Era of Global Water Bankruptcy"

Flagship report calls for fundamental reset of global water agenda as irreversible damage pushes many basins beyond recovery.
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UNU-BIOLAC and Universidad Central de Venezuela Sign Agreement to Promote Academic Exchange in Biotechnology

The agreement stems from a successful academic experience and includes Mexican Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey as a technical ally.

07 Feb 2026

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UNU-IAS and Waseda University Sign Agreement on Academic and Student Exchange

Under the agreement, UNU-IAS and Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies will collaborate on research and educational activities.

06 Feb 2026

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Framed Perspectives: Photo Exhibition Shows Snapshots of Urban Transformation

From cities worldwide to Bonn: a photography exhibition explores how communities are shaping sustainable urban futures.

03 Feb 2026

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11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest Names Winner

Students from Toyo University Ushiku Senior High School receive Director's Award for a project on upcycling wine pomace to produce soybean products.

02 Feb 2026

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PhD in Sustainability Science

A three-year programme with an innovative approach to sustainability issues and a global change perspective.

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UNU-IAS

Doctorate Degree

Full-time PhD Programme

The full-time PhD track is a four-year programme in Maastricht, where scholars focus on their research, usually funded by a grant or scholarship.

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UNU-MERIT

Doctorate Degree

Dual career PhD programme

Our Dual career PhD track aims to support researchers in setting up and carrying out a research project leading to a PhD alongside their regular jobs.

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UNU-MERIT