Media Coverage
Is it Time to Create a UN Political Body for Climate Change?
Proposals to address issues related to climate-security at the UN and challenges facing the multilateral system.
Press Release
Exhibition Featuring “Sustainability Stories” Worldwide in Images Opens at Museum in Dresden
Starting July 24, 2021, UNU-FLORES and Technische Sammlungen Dresden present "Sustainability Stories" culminating in a global photography competition.
Article
Suburban Living the Worst for Carbon Emissions — New Research
A new study indicates that people in urban areas, on average, have the smallest carbon footprints, while those living in the suburbs have the highest.
Project
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.
Media Coverage
At the UN, Climate Change & Security Must Be Tackled Together
How the United Nations can reposition itself to better respond to climate-security risks.
News
Sustainability Stories Photo and Video Competition: Shortlist Revealed
UNU-FLORES and the Technische Sammlungen Dresden present their shortlist for the Sustainability Stories Photo and Video Competition
News
Beyond Opportunism: The UN Development System’s Response to the Triple Planetary Crisis
Humanity is facing an existential threat: the interlinked effects of climate change, biodiversity loss & pollution – a Triple Planetary Crisis.
Article
The Coming COP Flop? Four Realisations to Energise the COP26 Climate Summit
UNU researchers outline key realisations needed to guide COP26 towards effective climate action.
Announcement
Applications Open: 2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
UNU-IAS is accepting applications for the 2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme that will be held on 14-24 September 2021.
Series
6 Facts on Oceans, Life, and Livelihoods
Covering more than 70% of the planet and producing at least 50% of earth’s oxygen, the ocean is of paramount importance in our daily actions.