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5 Things You Should know about the UNCCD COP
Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification will convene for COP16 from 2-13 December. Learn more about the COP below.
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UNU-IAS Advisory Board Convenes for 2024 Meeting
The Board reviewed the achievements and future strategy of UNU-IAS through meetings with management, researchers, staff and students.
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Europe’s Second UNU Hub Launched at Sweden’s Lund University
The UNU Hub in Sweden will be focused on global water issues and environmental challenges in the Middle East
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In Memoriam: Dr. Jacques Fomerand, Former Head of UNU-ONA
Dr. Fomerand served as Head of the UNU Office in North America from 1992–2003.
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The World Station on Water, Environment and Health in Urban Systems
UNU-INWEH, World Urban Pavilion (WUP) and Urban Economy Forum (UEF) to create a new platform for tackling urban sustainability problems
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United Nations University and City of Richmond Hill Partner on Sustainability Transition
The new partnership agreement was signed on the occasion of the UNU Rector’s visit to Canada
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Media Advisory: UNU-EHS experts available for interviews at COP29
On site in Baku, United Nations University scientists can explain negotiations, provide background and contextualize many of the big debates.
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UNU-MERIT at COP29
An overview of our institute's contributions to the discussions at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), starting next week in Azerbaijan.
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Global Collaboration to Combat Plastic
UNU-FLORES and the Korea Environment Corporation Partner on the TRANS-PLAST project
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COP16 Side Event Spotlights Community Action for Biodiversity
A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference showcased local initiatives for biodiversity and resilience supported by the COMDEKS programme.