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How the Bottled Water Industry is Masking the Global Water Crisis
A UNU study of 109 countries concluded that growth of the bottled water industry is hindering efforts to provide reliable drinking water for all.
News
The UN Water Conference 2023: Reflecting on a New Milestone for Sustainable Water Management
The topics and global scale of representation makes the UN Water Conference particularly significant.
Media Coverage
Op-Ed Argues for Integrated Action on Biodiversity and Climate
The Japan Times published an opinion piece by UNU-IAS expert Himangana Gupta on the linkages between biodiversity and climate change.
News
In Conversation with Soenke Kreft: Transitional Committee to Develop Loss and Damage Funding Arrangements Meets for the First Time
Learn about the Transitional Committee of COP27 from UNU-EHS expert Soenke Kreft.
News
UN Member States request advice of the International Court of Justice in supporting Vanuatu against climate change threats
UN Member States request advice of the International Court of Justice in supporting Vanuatu against climate change threats.
News
Analysing Coverage of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Risks in Sub-Saharan Africa
New report analyses available data to identify, assess, and understand how National Risk Assessments address modern slavery risks in Africa.
Article
Four Global Problems That Will Be Aggravated by the UK’s Recent Cuts to International Aid
The UK is among countries cutting international aid payments, which could impact four key areas: poverty, extremism, democracy, and refugees.
Blog Post
IR 4.0 is not a Scientific Revolution: A Paradigm Shift in the Making
The idea of sustainable development in the era of the Anthropocene seems to be getting in conflict with itself.
Series
Sustainability For All: 5 Insights on Electric Vehicles and Waste Management in the Global South
Five insights on electric vehicles and waste management in the Global South.
Series
5 Factors on Implementing Nature-based Solutions into National Adaptation Plans
Why Nature-based Solutions should be implemented in National Adaption Plans.