News
UNU-MERIT Partners with International Telecommunications Union for Joint Capacity Development Activities
UNU-MERIT has formally become an Academy Training Centre of the ITU to contribute to the capacity building of professionals in the ICT field.
News
UNU-FLORES Renews MoU with K-eco, Anticipates Extensive Collaboration in 2023
UNU-FLORES welcomed a delegation from the Korea Environment Corporation (K-ECO).
Media Coverage
UNU-IAS Expert Comments on the Role of Biodiversity and Human Rights in Nature-based Solutions
A Mongabay article features comments by Dr. Suneetha Subramanian on the benefits and challenges of nature-based solutions.
News
Nature for Life Hub Features UNU-IAS Research on Biodiversity, Health, and Sustainability
The virtual event organized by UNDP highlighted transformative actions for a nature-positive future
News
22nd Workshop of the SDG–Universities Platform
The workshop highlighted sustainability initiatives at Western Sydney University.
Article
Climate Change’s Impact on Mental Health Is Overlooked and Misunderstood — Here’s What Can Be Done
A collective call for climate action will help us transition from a state of fear and anxiety and create hope to build more resilient societies.
News
Aspiring Climate Leaders Explore Net Zero Transition Strategies in 2022 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
The online sessions engaged young professionals and emerging leaders to build climate leadership skills needed for the net zero transition.
Announcement
Applications Open for 2023 UNU-IAS Master’s and Doctoral Programmes
Apply by 17 February 2023 for UNU-IAS postgraduate degree programmes in Sustainability (MSc) and Sustainability Science (PhD).
Series
5 Facts on How We Can Learn to Plan for Heatwaves, after the British Columbia Heatwave
In summer 2021, a heatwave struck British Columbia. A heatwave is a silent killer, and this is how we can reduce disaster risk.
Blog Post
"It’s time to create an ‘After Carbon’ agenda for Africa"
Op-ed reflecting on COP27 and proposing the AFTER-Carbon initiative, an African-led initiative for climate change and post-carbon transitions research