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Media Coverage 23 Jun 2026

UNU-EHS Expert Addresses El Niño Misconceptions in Anadolu Agency Article

As headlines amplify concerns over El Niño, Dr. Jack O'Connor helps distinguish scientific forecasts from speculation.

Media Coverage 22 Jun 2026

UNU-EHS Experts in the Media at June Climate Meetings

UNU-EHS experts featured in international media on extreme weather, climate risks and the role of science at the June Climate Meetings in Bonn.

Commentary 20 Jun 2026

The Crested Ibis Returns to Noto

An op-ed in The Japan News discusses the reintroduction of an extinct bird species and socio-ecological restoration on the Noto Peninsula, Japan.

Article 22 Jun 2026

Global Health Security Is the Test That Multilateralism Cannot Afford to Fail

The future of multilateralism will not be determined by how its defenders argue for its importance, but by whether institutions deliver its benefits.

Commentary 20 Jun 2026

Tokyo Shimbun Features UNU-IAS Director in SDGs Column

Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi shared insights on the role of satoyama landscapes in preserving biodiversity.

Article 22 Jun 2026

The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly the size of Sicily: human activities are a major reason why

Human activity and river diversion, alongside climate change, are rapidly shrinking the Caspian Sea and threatening its ecosystems and economy.

Blog Post 20 Jun 2026

The Next Secretary-General Needs a Geneva Strategy

The UN’s future depends not just on reform, but on better connecting Geneva’s expertise to global decision-making.

Report 19 Jun 2026

Governing with Evidence: How the UN System Generates, Mobilizes and Uses Science

How does the UN use science to shape global decisions? A new UNU-CPR report maps the multilateral science-policy ecosystem.

Blog Post 19 Jun 2026

From Science to Policy Solutions for a Liveable Planet

Award-winning science is providing policymakers with practical tools to implement a just transition.

Media Coverage 18 Jun 2026

Andrea Ramírez Agudelo Featured in Deutsche Welle on Ecuador’s Preparedness for El Niño

UNU-EHS Senior Researcher Andrea Ramírez Agudelo was featured in a Deutsche Welle article on how Ecuador can prepare for potential El Niño impacts.