Life on land

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.

UNU-IAS Experts Discuss Ecosystem Restoration on Nippon TV

An episode of the science education show "Tokoro-san no Megaten!" highlighted local landscape revitalization efforts in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Regreening for the Future

The project integrates adaptation pathways into community-led restoration to improve climate resilience, livelihoods, and adaptation in East Africa.

UNU-EHS Researcher Nominated as Lead Author for Upcoming IPBES Assessment on Spatial Planning

UNU-EHS's Dr. Yvonne Walz to contribute to IPBES assessment on integrated biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning and ecological connectivity.

New Nature Study with UNU-EHS Author Outlines Framework for Fair Climate Relocation

New Nature article co-authored by UNU-EHS’s David Durand-Delacre presents a consent-and-support framework for just climate-related relocation.

Director of Interconnected Disaster Risks Film Wins Award at International Film Festival

A heartfelt story of tradition and resilience takes centre stage in Spain. Find out why it resonated so deeply with audiences.