News
World Water Forum Session Explores Links Between Water & Migration
UNU-IAS co-organised a session at the 9th World Water Forum on the impact of water deficits on migration and displacement.
Press Release
DNC2022: Biodiversity and the Stewardship for Vital Resources – Programme Online
The Dresden Nexus Conference: How can biodiversity be protected and preserved, and how can the many associated challenges be overcome?
Project
Assessing and operationalizing water and energy security at regional and global scales
The project focuses on operationalizing water security, providing clear metrics, and will test the approaches adopted in the Global South.
Article
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.
Project
Quantification of water-gender interlinkages for greater inclusivity
This project will provide a numerical assessment of the status of women’s representation in the water sector in individual countries/regions globally
Project
Development of the Water Information Management System (WIMS) as part of the CReW+ Project
This project aims to develop a Water Information Management System with other partners for water-related data to inform national decision-making
News
World Water Day Webinar Explores Links Between Water, COVID-19 and the SDGs
The event discussed the linkages between water and COVID-19 from multiple perspectives and strategies to achieve SDG 6.
Press Release
500 Million People Live in 19 African Nations Deemed Water-insecure
A new report published by UNU-INWEH on the eve of World Water Day 2022 employs 10 indicators to quantify water security in Africa’s 54 countries.
Article
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.
Project
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