Ambiyah Abdullah

Episode IV: A New Hope? Reforming the United Nations for Agenda 2030

Now that the SDGs and other UN reform processes have been completed, how can the UN be reformed to better fulfill its function?

Visualizing Urban Fragility

Mass global urbanization is creating opportunities and risks. In this context, what are fragile cities and where are they located?

Time To Follow Through on India and Japan’s Promises

The drivers and the potential of a strong India-Japan partnership in the fields of economics, energy security and climate change, defence and security, and global governance.

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Transforming Japan & the World

On 15 January 2016, UNU-IAS and Keio University will organize a symposium on the 2030 Agenda.

Climate Change and the City

Cities in developing countries are key actors that should be taken into account as negotiations around how the UN Climate Change Conference unfold.

The Rise and Influence of the Foreign Policy Think Tank

What is the role of think tanks in international affairs and how do they influence foreign policy?

5 Facts on Climate Migrants

People on the move due to drought and floods are often called “climate refugees”. But these people are not legally considered refugees.

After Ashegate: Safeguarding the World’s Trust

Envisioning a Code of Conduct and Disclosure for elected officials of the UN's intergovernmental organs after the arrest of the former UNGA President.

Meeting the Challenges of the 2030 Agenda: Alternative Forms of Development Cooperation and the United Nations

How development cooperation is rapidly evolving, emerging trends, and the role of the UN in development coordination.