Report
Earth Shattering: Financial Engagement at the Nexus of Modern Slavery and Natural Resources in Africa
Promoting synchronized action to tackle risks and abuses in cocoa production and gold mining value chains in Ghana.
News
IPCC Chair Visits UNU-IAS
Houseng Lee, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, visits UNU-IAS to discuss climate change and sustainable development.
Blog Post
COP27 and the Path Ahead: Is the 'Loss and Damage' Fund a Win for the Global South?
Success will depend on political will, clearly defined metrics, holistic approaches, and a commitment to transform prevailing political structures.
Series
5 Facts on Inclusive Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change
Climate adaptation gaps increase inequalities. Improving this requires an approach that ensures participation and for all stakeholders.
News
United Nations University Represented at COP15
Negotiations held throughout COP15 resulted in a commitment to protecting at least 30% of the world’s land and sea areas by 2030.
News
Greening the Blue Report 2022 Shows UN System Accelerating Efforts on Environmental Governance and Environmental Training
The annual Greening the Blue Report provides UN system-wide data on management functions and environmental impact.
Media Coverage
Op-Ed Discusses Implications of COP27 for Sustainable Energy in Africa
Diplomatic Courier published an article by UNU-IAS student Mark Akrofi on the outcomes and implications of COP27.
News
Session Promotes the Satoyama Development Mechanism for a Nature-positive Society
UNU-IAS co-organised a thematic track session at ISAP 2022 discussing the Satoyama Development Mechanism (SDM).
Blog Post
Climate-Related Migration Into Cities: What We Know and Why It Matters
What are the emerging trends and knowledge gaps on climate-induced migration into cities?
News
Video Illustrates Links between Culture and Biodiversity in Urban Gardens
A new UNU-IAS video on the connectivity between people, culture, biodiversity, and urban landscape in Kanazawa, Japan.