Arthur Wyns

Arthur Wyns is a Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH. Arthur is a globally recognised expert on climate and health policy and governance. He has held advisory roles for national governments, UN agencies and academic institutions.

Science Talk: Impact-Based Monitoring of Droughts and Cascading Hazards

Addressing the Gap Between Hazard Detection and Real-World Impacts

Priming Crops Against Their Enemies by Fostering an Ancient Partnership

María Florencia Sardo is learning how local soil bacteria give plants an edge in the presence of a global menace

Career Beyond Borders: Building Careers in International and European Institutions

A full day careers event with UNSA on working at the UN the EU and other international organisations.

Next Course: “Reverse Genetics of Viruses & Applications in Virotherapy and Vaccine Development”, May 2026

Apply for a scholarship to participate in the international course coordinated by Dr. Pilar Moreno at the Institut Pasteur Montevideo, Uruguay

Africa Redefining Critical Minerals for a Shared Future: South-South Solidarity in Action

Seeing is Believing: How to Visualize What's Happening inside Biotechnological Systems

Advancing research through an intensive interdisciplinary training on imaging, mechanics, and development, held at the University of Chile.

Second generation’s family-driven ‘return’ migration and educational (dis-)integrations in the ancestral homeland

Dr. Nilay Kılınç on second-generation ‘return’ to Turkey and educational integration in the ancestral homeland.

SDG–UP Public Symposium 2026

TOKYO & ONLINE: On 13 March 2026, UNU-IAS will host a symposium to discuss sustainability initiatives by members of the UNU–SDG Universities Platform.

Winter Olympics, Risks and Adaptation: How are Mountain Regions Changing?

Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: climate, snow, water & mountain resilience shaping the future of sport and alpine communities.