Perceptions of Soil in the Catholic Ethic

The next Nexus Seminar Series will discuss a possible shift towards nature-compatible agriculture and area planning.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2021 UNU-IAS Master’s and Doctoral Programmes

The application deadlines are 12 March 2021 for the master’s programme, and 9 April 2021 for the doctoral programme.

Rutger Hoekstra

Sustainability of Wastewater Management: A Socio-Ecological System (SES) Approach for Textile Industry in Bangladesh

The project will address the challenges of wastewater management in the textile industry.

Multifunctional Use of Agricultural Landscapes Under Climate Change Conditions

The project aims to develop strategies for a multifunctional rural landscape by considering the characteristics of a pilot area of Tanzania

What is the Main Source of Unresolved Machine Learning Ethical Concerns?

System and algorithmic bias, misrepresentation and transparency issues are some of the ethical concerns in machine learning that need to be addressed.

Digital Technologies and Girls’ Education: #EMMpostcovid19 Guidance for Governments on the Use of Digital Technologies in Education

Recommendations include ensuring equal access to digital technologies, as well as legislation and enforcement to help protect girls and women.

Women’s Rights in a Post-2020 World: What Could (or Should) Be Next for Gender at the Security Council

What the Security Council should prioritize regarding Women, Peace and Security in 2021 and beyond.

Analysis and Evaluation of the Sustainability and Resilience of Reinforcement Measures with Novel Mineral-bonded Composites

The project entails the analysis and assessment of the sustainability and resilience of new composites and reinforcing systems

Dr Augustine Uzo Mokwunye, Former UNU-INRA Director

Dr (Prof.) Augustine Uzo Mokwunye, former Director of UNU-INRA (1996-2004), died on Friday, 11 December 2020, at the age of 78.