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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
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UNU-EGOV Policy Briefs
UNU-EGOV Policy Briefs
Commentary
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
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
Tokyo Shimbun Features UNU-IAS Director in SDGs Column
Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi shared insights on the role of satoyama landscapes in preserving biodiversity.
Event
Science Talk: Water Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance
Understanding the Indirect Toll of Conflict
Article
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
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.