Life below water

Oceans, which cover three quarters of the Earth’s surface, drive our planet’s natural systems; they are the home of vast biodiversity, and are a vital link in the livelihoods of billions of people. But threats from climate change, pollution, overfishing, and coastal habitat loss are drastically impacting the delicate balance between ocean processes and populations.

UNU research examines human–ocean and human–freshwater relationships to help ensure mutual welfare, blending fisheries technologies with traditional management practices to support marine and coastal habitats as well as foster the sustainable use of marine resources.

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Event

Tokyo Blue Talk: Advances Towards a Sustainable and Healthy Ocean — The Impact of Plastic Pollution on a Sustainable Blue Economy

TOKYO: On 9 May 2024, UNU and the Embassies of Costa Rica and France in Japan will co-host a Tokyo Blue Talk to discuss the impact of ocean pollution.

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Side Event

Implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework through the Satoyama Initiative/COMDEKS 4

ONLINE: On 12 July, UNU-IAS will co-organize a biodiversity-related side event at the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

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Event

Reshaping Our Future: Public Forum of the 9th IPSI Global Conference

The event will showcase youth initiatives that contribute to the sustainable development of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes.

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Event

RCE Youth Biodiversity Art Challenge Exhibition

TOKYO: From May to July 2023, UNU-IAS will hold an exhibition showcasing some of the winning artworks from the 2022 RCE Youth Biodiversity Art Challenge.

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News

The UN Water Conference 2023: Reflecting on a New Milestone for Sustainable Water Management

The topics and global scale of representation makes the UN Water Conference particularly significant.

03 Apr 2023

News

Decoding the Water-Biodiversity Nexus: The Key to Resource Management and Healthy Ecosystems

The Framework highlights the need for integrated water resources management, which involves balancing water use for different purposes.

23 Mar 2023

Conversation Series

The Environment and the SDGs: Why the World Is Falling Behind and What Needs to Be Done

On 30 March, UNU will host a conversation with Dr Juha Uitto, Director of the Independent Evaluation Office of the Global Environment Facility.

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