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Innovative Biodiversity Education Projects Featured in New Publication
A new UNU-IAS publication highlights biodiversity education projects aimed at engaging communities in the protection and restoration of biodiversity.
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Worrying Insights from the UN’s First-ever Assessment of Water Security in Africa
Dozens of African countries have made gains in water security over the past three to five years, but nearly half have made no progress.
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Manual Provides Guidance on GIAHS Monitoring and Evaluation
A new UNU-IAS publication supports management of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems.
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Post-COVID-19 Plastic Management and Stakeholder Satisfaction in South Korea
The project assesses post-COVID plastic waste management in Korea, aiming to understand stakeholder satisfaction and develop effective strategies.
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Gender Blind Spots in the Water Sector
The realisation of gender equality is essential if the water sector is to contribute to the achievement of SDGs 1, 5, 6, and 10.
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Sustainability Assessment for the Resource Nexus - Concepts for Disruptive Innovation: The Case of Construction Materials
The objective of this project is to provide sustainability assessment concepts in the construction sector
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Symposium Celebrates World Wetlands Day 2022
UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium on the theme “Wetlands Actions for People and Nature".
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Microirrigation for Sustainable Agriculture in South Asia
A new UNU-IAS policy brief highlights microirrigation as an innovative solution to improve water management & increase agricultural production.
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Protecting Environmental Water from Antimicrobial Resistance
Improving antimicrobial resistance-related water quality standards will be essential to protecting the health of half a billion people worldwide.
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Video Series Explores Traditional Knowledge of Japan’s Noto Peninsula
The videos focus on local food culture, highlighting the importance of sustainable use of resources.