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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Community-based Activities and Governance for Seascape Restoration

UNU-IAS will host an online symposium on community-based activities and governance for seascape restoration.

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GIAHS NOTO 2021

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International Conference on GIAHS 2021

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Atoll Island States and International Law — Climate Change Displacement and Sovereignty

The book launch and seminar will explore multidisciplinary legal and engineering perspectives on atolls and their vulnerability to sea-level rise.

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Project

Operating Unit Ishikawa / Kanazawa (OUIK)

OUIK carries out community-based research on biocultural diversity in Ishikawa looking towards providing a regional model for sustainable development.

19 Nov 2013

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Plastic Pollution and Nexus Governance Solutions for Regulating the Use of Plastic

The project aims to develop plastic taxation guidelines for more sustainable plastic management, addressing global plastic pollution.

15 Mar 2022

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RRR-Coast: Towards a green and inclusive post-pandemic recovery of the Blue Economy and coastal communities

This project aims to provide science-based guidance for post COVID recovery of coastal communities by investigating impact, response and resilience.

28 Jun 2022