Press Release
New UN University report reveals solutions to reduce the impacts of disasters
Interconnected Disaster Risks 2021/2022 released today. Finds that not only root causes but also the solutions of disasters are interconnected.
Blog Post
Collective Intelligence within the United Nations: Foundations
The UN Charter recognises it is only through coordinated and harmonised international cooperation that solutions to some challenges can be achieved.
Series
5 Facts on How Disasters Are Interconnected
UNU-EHS 2022 report on the underlying systems that connect disasters with each other, and how all of us can prevent disaster impacts.
News
Report Examines Links Between Water and Economy to Advance Sustainable Development
UNU-IAS has released a new publication on Recognising the Value of Water for Sustainable Development, based on case studies from four Asian countries.
News
World Water Week Session Explores Economic Valuation of Water in Asia
Experts shared strategies and tools for sustainable policies and investment at World Water Week conference.
News
17th SDG–UP Workshop Plans Academic Consortium, Calls for Broad Stakeholder Engagement
The online event engaged 45 participants from 24 universities across Japan, convening four working groups.
News
Session Concludes the Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy for Sustainable Urban Development 2021–2022
Eight mayors from the Asia-Pacific region successfully completed the capacity development programme on urban sustainability.
Article
First Person: Surviving a Deadly Hurricane in New York
As extreme weather events grow in intensity and frequency, nowhere is guaranteed to be safe from danger, as New Yorkers discovered in September 2021.
News
Policy Brief Urges Support for Vulnerable Populations in Transition to Net Zero
Guidance for policymakers on strengthening incentives and support measures for people at high risk of energy poverty.
Media Coverage
Millions Go Hungry While Billions Worth of Food Go into Landfills
UNU-IIGH Researcher Dr David McCoy comments for IPS News on the need to overcome impediments to food crises.