Francis Gonzales

Towards Understanding the True Cost of Governance in Integrated Landscape Approaches

YEREVAN: This side event at CBD COP17 will discuss the funding gaps and investment challenges in integrated landscape governance.

Water Bankruptcy Is More Than a Metaphor: 13 Misconceptions Worth Avoiding

Architect of the water bankruptcy concept, Kaveh Madani, explains 13 misconceptions and why they matter for policy.

Assessment of Regional Variations in Disaster Risk Management Strategies Across the Amazon River Basin

The Amazon Basin faces escalating risks from climate change, including floods, droughts, and fire hazards.

When needs grow and resources shrink: Why cooperation across the UN system matters

The first piece in our UN Day series looks at why cooperation matters when humanitarian needs are growing and resources are shrinking.

13 Misconceptions To Avoid When Trying to Understand Water Bankruptcy

The architect of the water bankruptcy concept explains how it differs from water crisis and why the distinction matters for policy action.

Research Week 2026: Building a Research Community Across UNU-MERIT

Research Week 2026 brought the UNU-MERIT PhD community together to share research and exchange ideas across cohorts and disciplines.

UN News Features the Journey of UNU-EHS Documentary Back to Mexico City

A documentary shines a light on Mexico City’s ancestral farmers, revealing how tradition, climate change and interconnected risks shape their future.

Uncovering the diamond in the rough: Selecting promising cases of gender integration in government health programs across Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia

Examining cases of gender integration in government health programs across three regions

What Is Sea Level Rise and Why Does It Matter?

Sea levels are rising around the world. Learn what is driving the change, why centimetres matter and how coastal communities can adapt.