Climate change

UNU-EHS Liliana Narvaez Writes in EL PAÍS on Bringing Science Back to Communities

Science can have greater impact when it returns to the communities where research begins, creating dialogue between knowledge and lived experience.

Water Bankruptcy Is More Than a Metaphor: 13 Misconceptions Worth Avoiding

Architect of the water bankruptcy concept, Kaveh Madani, explains 13 misconceptions and why they matter for policy.

Assessment of Regional Variations in Disaster Risk Management Strategies Across the Amazon River Basin

The Amazon Basin faces escalating risks from climate change, including floods, droughts, and fire hazards.

13 Misconceptions To Avoid When Trying to Understand Water Bankruptcy

The architect of the water bankruptcy concept explains how it differs from water crisis and why the distinction matters for policy action.

UN News Features the Journey of UNU-EHS Documentary Back to Mexico City

A documentary shines a light on Mexico City’s ancestral farmers, revealing how tradition, climate change and interconnected risks shape their future.

What Is Sea Level Rise and Why Does It Matter?

Sea levels are rising around the world. Learn what is driving the change, why centimetres matter and how coastal communities can adapt.

5 Recommended Reads on Urban Transformation

Explore 5 recommended reads on urban transformation, from climate-resilient cities to inclusive, participatory approaches to urban futures.

The value and limits of informal social protection in climate change

Innovative solutions for building climate resilience: the role of climate risk insurance in anticipatory action

Critical Need to Embrace and Adapt Resilience - Reframing Critical Infrastructure, Connectivity, and Disaster Governance

We argue that bridge resilience must become a central concern of disaster governance and infrastructure planning.