Project
Water for Circular Societies
This project aims to provide scientific evidence and solutions for the development of sustainable urban water policies in Asia.
Article
Pakistan’s Climate Catastrophe: Lessons for the World
To prevent global disasters due to extreme weather events, developed countries must act now to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Project
Environmental Assessment of Vertical Farming from a Resource Nexus Perspective
This project aims to provide holistic environmental assessment of vertical farming and investigate the economic feasibility of VF projects.
News
Report Examines Links Between Water and Economy to Advance Sustainable Development
UNU-IAS has released a new publication on Recognising the Value of Water for Sustainable Development, based on case studies from four Asian countries.
News
World Water Week Session Explores Economic Valuation of Water in Asia
Experts shared strategies and tools for sustainable policies and investment at World Water Week conference.
Press Release
Kaveh Madani Named as Next Director of UNU-INWEH
Prof. Kaveh Madani of Iran has been appointed as the next Director of the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health.
Project
Accounting Impacts of Climate Change on Ecosystem Services Through Land Management for Agri-Food and Forest Systems Resilience.
This project will assess the impact of climate change on ecosystem services in river basins and provide policy recommendations for their management.
Article
Where to Find More Water? Eight Unconventional Resources to Tap
As climate change worsens, conventional water sources are not enough to meet growing freshwater demand in water-scarce areas.
Project
Organisational Decision-Making in Water Reuse for Smart Cities (SMART-WaterDomain)
This project aims to provide a systematic framework to facilitate the uptake of wastewater reuse in the industrial/ agricultural sector.
Press Release
UN and Partners Detail the Abundance and Promise of Diverse “Unconventional” Water Resources
Potential unconventional water supplies can help many of the world population who face water shortages.