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
Announcement
Applications Open for the 2023 UNU-IAS Master’s and Doctoral Programmes
The deadline for applications is 17 February 2023.
Press Release
Trapped Sediment Robbing World’s Large Dams of Vital Water Storage Capacity
The global loss from original dam capacity roughly equals the annual water use of India, China, Indonesia, France and Canada combined.
Blog Post
From Despair to Hope? Securing Rights for Haitian Migrants in the New Brazil
As Lula is sworn in as President, we reflect on what his election might mean for Haitians and other migrants living in Brazil.
Blog Post
Addressing the Continuing Threat of Modern Slavery in Africa
What are the measures the financial sector can take to address human trafficking and modern slavery risks in Africa?
News
Seminar Spotlights the Role of Local Culture in Sustainable Tourism
The online event discussed promoting sustainable tourism and regional development through local culture.
News
UNU-FLORES Congratulates Andrea Müller on Her Successful Doctoral Defence
Dr. Müller started work on her dissertation in 2017 and graduated magna cum laude.
News
UNU-FLORES Ends 2022 with 10-year Anniversary Celebrations
10th Meeting of the UNU-FLORES International Advisory Committee
News
IPCC Chair Visits UNU-IAS
Houseng Lee, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, visits UNU-IAS to discuss climate change and sustainable development.