Announcement
UNU-IAS at COP27
UNU-IAS will organise three events and a press conference at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Press Release
UNU-IAS Initiatives on Youth Empowerment for Implementing the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda
UNU-IAS will hold a press conference at COP27 to present updates on the institute’s initiatives on youth empowerment.
News
Press Release: Emerging Evidence of a Connection Between Climate Change and Armed Group Recruitment
New data from the Middle East and Africa points to a worrying trend.
Project
LANDSURF (WASCAL)
This project seeks to develop a West African Earth System Model (WESM) for high-resolution longer-term transient climate change projections.
Media Coverage
Forbes Japan Interview Calls for Inclusive Sustainability in Business
Forbes Japan magazine featured an interview with Akio Takemoto on synergies between climate action and sustainable development.
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.