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Suburban Living the Worst for Carbon Emissions — New Research
A new study indicates that people in urban areas, on average, have the smallest carbon footprints, while those living in the suburbs have the highest.
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Earth Shattering: Financial Engagement at the Nexus of Modern Slavery and Natural Resources in Africa
Promoting synchronized action to tackle risks and abuses in cocoa production and gold mining value chains in Ghana.
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Armed Groups Response to COVID-19 Underscore the Need for Long-term Global Health Campaigns
Examining COVID-19's effect in East Nigeria.
Media Coverage
How UN Sanctions Can Be Used to Bring More Women Into Peace Talks
Encouraging women’s participation in political and peace processes should go hand in hand with taking actions to protect them in these endeavors.
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At the UN, Climate Change & Security Must Be Tackled Together
How the United Nations can reposition itself to better respond to climate-security risks.
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Recovering From COVID-19: The Role of Sustainable Finance To End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
UNU-CPR organized a side event at HLPF 2021 exploring the key role of the financial sector in addressing modern slavery and human trafficking.
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Beyond Solidarity: Refugee Health is a Matter of Self-interest
Appealing to self-interest, not solidarity, might be a more effective strategy in a time of crisis.
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Healthy Planet, Healthy People: The Role of the Satoyama Initiative for Green & Blue Recovery
A side event at 2021 HLPF discussing the role of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Water: A Matter of Survival in the World of Pandemics
With the pandemic negatively impacting SDGs achievement, intense focus is needed on the world’s most chronic water, sanitation, and hygiene problems.
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Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Special Event at HLPF 2021
An online session exploring the role of higher education in achieving Sustainable Development Goals and promoting resilient recovery.