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.
Announcement
Applications Open for 38th UNU Global Seminar 2022
The application deadline is 18 November 2022.
Project
Vertical Farming for Urban Food Security: Social Acceptance of a Resource Nexus Solution (VerFarming Social)
This project aims to explore the potential of vertical farming to revolutionise agriculture and provide a more resilient solution to food security.
Project
Environmental Assessment of Vertical Farming from a Resource Nexus Perspective
This project aims to provide holistic environmental assessment of vertical farming and investigate the economic feasibility of VF projects.
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
New Publication Highlights Role of Partnerships and Digitalisation in Achieving Local SDGs
A new publication by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan presents a UNU-IAS survey on global trends on carbon neutrality & digitalisation.
Blog Post
Can the Electric Vehicle Revolution Solve the Climate Crisis?
With EVs pegged as the future of transportation, many considerations remain for countries endowed with mineral and metal resources.
News
Conference Session Spotlights Energy Justice in Pursuing Carbon Neutrality and the SDGs
UNU-IAS held a session of the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2022, on the nexus between carbon neutrality and the SDGs.
Policy Brief
Low-Carbon Technologies And The Fourth Industrial Revolution Opportunities For Africa
Opportunities to harness Africa's abundant minerals for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and take advantage of low-carbon futures.
News
Global Trends and Policies on Carbon Neutrality and Digitalization
A new UNU-IAS report offers case studies and best practices for achieving a carbon-neutral sustainable society.