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5 Reasons Why Disasters are Not Natural
Disasters are often perceived as acts of nature, unavoidable and inevitable. However, this is far from the truth.
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Tsunakan Journal Highlights Best Practices for Just Transition
The publication featured an article by UNU-IAS experts on ensuring a just transition to carbon neutrality in developing countries in Asia-Pacific.
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Design and Implementation of a Net-Zero Youth Capacity Building Programme: Case of Thailand
Guidance on developing effective capacity building programmes empowering youth to engage in climate action.
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Symposium Discusses Benefits of Synergy Approaches to Climate, Biodiversity and Pollution
Held alongside UN expert meetings on climate action and synergies, the event highlighted integrated solutions to tackle global environmental crises.
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In Conversation with Stefano Terzi: the Double Role of Water Infrastructure in Coping with Drought
Through increased reliance and higher water demands, communities expose themselves to future drought impacts and traditional knowledge loss.
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5 Facts on Groundwater Depletion
From its flagship report "Interconnected Disaster Risks", UNU-EHS highlights five facts on groundwater.
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EU Commits EUR 2 Million to SA-TIED Programme as Policy Dialogue on Climate-resilient Infrastructure Takes Centre Stage
The new EU funding is a significant boost for evidence-based policymaking in South Africa.
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Symposium Calls for Food Systems Transformation
The online event highlighted sustainable food as part of the integrated solution to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
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5 Things You Should Know about Space Debris
The recent UNU-EHS Interconnected Disaster Risks 2023 report includes the issue of space debris among its six risk tipping points.
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UNU and UNCCD to advance collaboration on desertification and drought work
United Nations University (UNU) and United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).