Climate change

Revisiting Rockström et al. (2009) – A Safe Operating Space for Humanity

UNU-EHS and UN News Join Forces to Bring Climate Science to COP 31

A new podcast brings climate reporting and scientific expertise exploring the latest developments, challenges and solutions at COP 31.

Behind the Scenes, Beyond the Rhetoric: COP31 and the Contradictions in Europe's Approach to Environmental Responsibility

Connecting Ideas Blog Post

Massive sinkholes open up across Türkiye as it struggles with drought and climate change

Known locally as obruks, sinkholes have become more frequent in Konya basin.

UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE at United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 31)

Check out UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE involvement at the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 31)

What is Electrification and Why Does it Matter?

To reduce carbon emissions, countries need to electrify. Global targets being negotiated at COP 31 are at the centre of the push.

Africa Speaks with One Voice. Its Own Numbers Make It Count.

Dr. Richard Munang's commentary on presentation he gave at Ghana's Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology with African Group of Negotiators.

Analysing resource management outcomes : an actor-centred power approach.

This publication was released as part of the UNU Resource Nexus Focus Area Resilient Food, Forest and Ecosystems.

Loss and damage in practice: Disaster risk management insights for technical assistance from the Santiago Network regional workshops

Why plastics recycling needs more than better technology

René Kemp explains why Europe's plastic recycling crisis demands stronger governance and policies that encourage the use of recycled plastics.