The Crested Ibis Returns to Noto

An op-ed in The Japan News discusses the reintroduction of an extinct bird species and socio-ecological restoration on the Noto Peninsula, Japan.

Global Health Security Is the Test That Multilateralism Cannot Afford to Fail

The future of multilateralism will not be determined by how its defenders argue for its importance, but by whether institutions deliver its benefits.

Tokyo Shimbun Features UNU-IAS Director in SDGs Column

Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi shared insights on the role of satoyama landscapes in preserving biodiversity.

The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly the size of Sicily: human activities are a major reason why

Human activity and river diversion, alongside climate change, are rapidly shrinking the Caspian Sea and threatening its ecosystems and economy.

The Next Secretary-General Needs a Geneva Strategy

The UN’s future depends not just on reform, but on better connecting Geneva’s expertise to global decision-making.

Governing with Evidence: How the UN System Generates, Mobilizes and Uses Science

How does the UN use science to shape global decisions? A new UNU-CPR report maps the multilateral science-policy ecosystem.

From Science to Policy Solutions for a Liveable Planet

Award-winning science is providing policymakers with practical tools to implement a just transition.

Henrietta Dóka

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