News
UN Weeks Symposium Promotes Integrated Action for Climate and the SDGs
UNU-IAS participated in an online symposium at Sophia University, Tokyo, on the interlinkages between the Paris Agreement and the SDGs.
News
From Coal Mining to a Green Economy – the Impact of NEXtra Core
The NEXtra Core project aims to explore new avenues for just energy transition studies, with a focus on building partnerships for the Global South.
Article
Judging India’s Emissions Ambitions
India’s desire to achieve, rather than set and forget, its climate targets explains its currently modest ambitions.
Media Coverage
The Increasing Use of Mercenaries in Conflicts Worldwide
The lack of international regulations governing mercenaries reinforces their presence.
Media Coverage
Policy Forum Article Examines India’s Climate Ambitions
The opinion piece by UNU-IAS expert Ahmad Khalid discussed India’s climate targets.
News
Session at Transforming Education Summit Highlights the Role of Higher Education for Climate Action
The session discussed mainstreaming climate education towards achieving net zero emissions.
Article
Pakistan’s Climate Catastrophe: Lessons for the World
To prevent global disasters due to extreme weather events, developed countries must act now to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Project
Vertical Farming for Urban Food Security: Social Acceptance and Policy Recommendations for Building Communities (VerFarming Social)
This project aims to explore the potential of vertical farming to revolutionise agriculture and provide a more resilient solution to food security.
Announcement
Applications Open: ProSPER.Net Joint Research Projects 2023–2024
The application deadline is 30 September 2022.
Press Release
New UN University report reveals solutions to reduce the impacts of disasters
Interconnected Disaster Risks 2021/2022 released today. Finds that not only root causes but also the solutions of disasters are interconnected.