Commentary
Iran oil spill: the war is leaving environmental scars that ceasefires cannot heal
Oil pollution reaching Qeshm’s mangroves reveals how war can leave lasting scars across the Persian Gulf’s fragile ecosystems
News
Planning for Climate-Adapted, Sustainable Agriculture
Layla Chmeit is looking to find agricultural allies among the inhabitants of harsh environments, which may be well prepared for what's coming.
Article
The “Doubt and Cross-Validate” Protocol: Why We Must Always Question AI
There is no contradiction between deeply believing in AI’s potential for human development and being cautious about trusting it.
News
UNU-IAS Students Graduate from Class of 2026
An event in Tokyo celebrated the graduation of our master’s and PhD students.
Journal Article
Indus Waters Treaty in the public discourse: Politics, media, and academia
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has long been an emblem of robust transboundary water cooperation between India and Pakistan.
News
Exploring the Cell-to-Factory Path
Marcia Carrasco is evaluating parameters for the production scale-up of monoclonal antibodies, hoping to bring the technology to Bolivia
News
Governance for Well-being in a Changing World
UNU Global Health Director Dr. Revati Phalkey participated in a workshop at Shanghai University on governance for health and well-being.
Article
A dual strategy of ecological restoration and smart forecasting for a flood-resilient Bangladesh
Bangladesh must combine wetland restoration with AI-powered forecasting to build long-term flood resilience.
News
Nidhi Nagabhatla delivered lecture on AI's environmental impact
The spectrum of the talk was connecting AI, Disinformation, Environmental Impacts and Intercultural Leadership.
News
One Position Open at UNU Macau
Applications remain open for Senior Researcher – Team Lead (P3), with the deadline extended to 6 September 2026.