Article
Why Countries Best Placed to Handle the Pandemic Appear to Have Fared the Worst
Research examines how more able and legitimate states could have handled COVID-19 best, but instead had the most cases and deaths.
Blog Post
Beyond Solidarity: Refugee Health is a Matter of Self-interest
Amid the largest global immunization effort in history, refugees are being left behind.
Blog Post
New Data Underscores Urgent Need for Holistic Approaches to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
New data calls for approaches to conflict-related sexual violence that are holistic, survivor-centred, and context-specific.
Announcement
Call for Applications: Global Leadership Training Programme in Africa
UNU-IAS is accepting applications until 30 June 2021 for the six-week online training “Global Leadership and Sustainable Development in Africa”.
News
UNU Event Celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity 2021 with Japanese Partners
On 20 May 2021, UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium to commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity.
Press Release
Laptops, Cell Phones, and eGames Defied Slump as COVID-19 Dented 2020’s Electronics Sales
COVID-19 caused a greater drop in electronics sales in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries in 2020.
Press Release
UNU and EMG Partner to Accelerate Collective Action on Environment and Human Settlement Issues
A new collaboration agreement aims to advance knowledge on protecting the environment and enhance human well-being.
Announcement
Applications Open: 2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
UNU-IAS is accepting applications for the 2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme that will be held on 14-24 September 2021.
Series
6 Facts on Oceans, Life, and Livelihoods
Covering more than 70% of the planet and producing at least 50% of earth’s oxygen, the ocean is of paramount importance in our daily actions.
Article
Climate Crisis: Elephants in the Room are Getting Nastier
Increasing climate change-induced food insecurity and human displacement highlight the necessity to modernise existing policies and platforms.