Series
5 Developments in Biodiversity Conservation Following the Biodiversity COP16
COP16 advances biodiversity with new funding, Indigenous inclusion, marine protections and fairer genetic data sharing.
Series
Passing the Baton from Cairo to Baku: Empowering Cities to Fight Climate Change
As WUF12 and COP29 pass the climate baton, cities push for resilience, urban equity and stronger funding to lead on climate action globally.
News
UNU-EGOV Participates in ISSA Webinar on Service Usability and Digital Inclusion
We join ISSA's webinar on Nov 14, highlighting usability in social security services to foster digital inclusion and improve user-centered design.
Media Coverage
Circular Economy Education to Help Achieve National Climate Goals
Writing in Diplomatic Courier, UNU-IAS expert Anupam Khajuria calls for incorporating circular economy education in national climate strategies.
News
5 Things You Should know about the UNCCD COP
Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification will convene for COP16 from 2-13 December. Learn more about the COP below.
Press Release
Media Advisory: UNU-EHS experts available for interviews at COP29
On site in Baku, United Nations University scientists can explain negotiations, provide background and contextualize many of the big debates.
News
UNU-MERIT at COP29
An overview of our institute's contributions to the discussions at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), starting next week in Azerbaijan.
Project
Optimizing Water Management Strategies: A Resource Nexus Approach to Impactful Water-Food Sustainability in Water-scarce Areas (NEAR-Nexus Impact Irrigation)
This project researches how adaptive strategies of water management for agriculture can be implemented to deal with the emergence of water scarcity.
Project
Greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation options under climate and land use change in West Africa
A concerted regional modeling and observation assessment (CONCERT).
News
Podcast: Bringing Mental Health into Climate Discussions
For UN Day, UNU-MERIT expert Dr. Sanae Okamoto is interviewed by the UN Student Association ahead of her research presentations at COP29 next month.