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.
News
Introducing a new UNU-INRA initiative: AFTER Carbon
The African Facility for Transitions Research (AFTER Carbon) is a policy research hub to support long-term sustainability and low-carbon development.
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.
Series
5 Facts on How Disasters Are Interconnected
New UNU-EHS report on the underlying systems that connect disasters with each other, and how all of us can prevent disaster impacts.
Article
First Person: Surviving a Deadly Hurricane in New York
As extreme weather events grow in intensity and frequency, nowhere is guaranteed to be safe from danger, as New Yorkers discovered in September 2021.
News
Policy Brief Urges Support for Vulnerable Populations in Transition to Net Zero
Guidance for policymakers on strengthening incentives and support measures for people at high risk of energy poverty.
News
RCE Youth Webinar Inspires Action for Biodiversity Conservation
The webinar titled "Art, Actions, and Perspectives for Biodiversity Conservation" was held to celebrate International Youth Day.