Life on land

In the Field with Anna Stamatogiannakis: Nature's Contributions to People (NCPs) and Wetland Health at Lake Baringo, Kenya

What are the connections between wetland health and and human well-being? Learn about the WetlandHealth4UNGoals project's work to pinpoint them.

Save Toads, Beat Cancer

Nature is a repository of therapeutic molecules, and Talia Frometa's work is living proof of why we need to protect her

"What About Preparedness in Areas Where Water Sources Are Scarce? What Role Does Water Play in Enhancing Resilience?”

The chapter highlights the role of well water in sustaining daily life during the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, emphasizing the importance of groundwater as a resilient emergency water source.

WetlandHealth4UNgoals: Quantitative optical earth observation methods for monitoring vegetation stress indicators for assessing ecosystem services and “wetland health” in regard to global sustainable development goals

This project aims to develop targeted information products on vegetation vitality, wetlands condition and associated provision of ecosystem services.

Youth-led Citizen Science for Urban Biodiversity

The UN Environment Programme published an article on the annual firefly survey organized by UNU-IAS in Kanazawa City.

The Future of Communities Living with Nature

CONNECTING YOU TO — Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan

UNU-IAS will co-organize Junior SDGs Camp sessions at Expo 2025.

In the Media: UNU-EHS Brings Pacific Island Nations Together to Fight Land Degradation

This week in Suva, Fiji, UNU-EHS brought countries together under the the Pacific Island Developing States (PSIDS) Regional Dialogue Forum.

Community-Led Solutions for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

A side event of the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development showcased solutions to foster socio-ecological resilience.

In the Field with Lina Rodriguez: Documenting Successful Adaptation in Mountain Regions

How are Andean communities adapting to climate change? Join our expert in the field to uncover local solutions.