Akwasi Sarpong

Akwasi Owusu Sarpong is a Visiting Scientist in the One Health and Urban Transformation Graduate School, hosted by the Center for Development Research (ZEF) of the University of Bonn.

2022 Season's Greetings from UNU-IAS

Season's greetings message from the UNU-IAS Director highlights recent work on critical sustainability issues.

Irina Federenko-Aula

Anh Vu

Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthy

COP27 and the Path Ahead: Is the 'Loss and Damage' Fund a Win for the Global South?

Success will depend on political will, clearly defined metrics, holistic approaches, and a commitment to transform prevailing political structures.

Bringing Plastics ‘Full-Circle’: sustainable plastic management, governance and chemical recycling

This project evaluates chemical recycling for plastics, aiming for sustainable solutions amid significant environmental pollution from plastic waste.

5 Facts on Inclusive Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change

Climate adaptation gaps increase inequalities. Improving this requires an approach that ensures participation and for all stakeholders.

United Nations University Represented at COP15

Negotiations held throughout COP15 resulted in a commitment to protecting at least 30% of the world’s land and sea areas by 2030.

Highlights from COP15

UNU-IAS experts were in Montreal for the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) on 7–19 December 2022.