Press Release
UNU Study Uncovers the Injustice Implications of Aging Levees in the United States
A UNU assessment warns that ethnic minorities and poor communities in the US are unequally exposed to risks of levee failure under climate change.
Collection
Inequity Behind Levees: The Case of the United States of America
An investigation of the population characteristics of the communities living behind levees in the United States of America
News
Meeting of UNFCCC Adaptation Committee Builds Regional Collaboration
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation on climate change adaptation efforts in Asia.
Blog Post
Improving the Design of Geospatial Analysis for Anticipatory Action
Exploring approaches that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian action – thereby saving more lives, properties, and livelihoods.
News
Climate Academy brings experts together to explore planned relocations
The Climate Academy discussed and explored the topic of "Supporting community choices in a changing climate - Learning from planned relocations".
Media Coverage
Protecting Education Rights Amid Climate Displacement
The Japan News featured an article by a UNU-IAS expert on the education challenges faced by climate-displaced people.
News
UNFCCC Adaptation Director Calls for Paradigm Shift for Climate Action and Sustainability
The UNU Conversation Series event discussed enhancing global action for the Paris Agreement and the SDGs.
News
Nature Article Reveals the “Values Crisis” Fuelling Biodiversity & Climate Emergency
The article proposes values-centred approaches for transformative change to achieve more just and sustainable futures.
Media Coverage
Local Media Feature Visit to Ishikawa Prefecture with UNFCCC
On 21, 22 and 23 August 2023, several articles in local media featured a field visit to Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, by UNU-IAS and Dr Youssef Nassef.
News
No matter what: an alumnus shares his experiences from the humanitarian field
Master's programme alumni shares experiences from the humanitarian field.