Water

Water is a core component of sustainable development that inherently links livelihoods, ecosystems, populations, and infrastructure. UNU water-related research addresses the needs of low- and middle-income countries, with a particular focus on policy guidance, natural resources planning, and new technology.

For example, our research on water, sanitation, and hygiene, and on wastewater management and reuse, bridges science, policy, and practice to pair innovative technologies with communities in need.

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News

Decoding the Water-Biodiversity Nexus: The Key to Resource Management and Healthy Ecosystems

The Framework highlights the need for integrated water resources management, which involves balancing water use for different purposes.

23 Mar 2023

News

Partnership for Urban Water Sustainability Announced at UN Water Conference

A 2-year initiative to develop collaboration between academic institutions and Member States in Asia on measuring water quality in cities.

23 Mar 2023

Side Event

Urban Sustainability: How Can Cities Tackle Floods?

On 22 March, UNU-MERIT will co-organise a World Water Day event to discuss the drivers of urban flooding and how to build resilience.

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Side Event

Accelerating Circular Economy-based Solutions to Support SDG 6 Implementation in the LAC Region

On 21 March, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS, with support from UNU-IAS, will co-organise a side event as part of the UN 2023 Water Conference.

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Side Event

Water for Climate Mental Health Resilience

On 20 March, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS will co-organise a side event as part of the UN 2023 Water Conference.

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Side Event

Valuing Urban Water in Asia for Achieving Sustainable Development

On 18 March 2023 at 15:00 (JST), UNU-IAS will co-organise an online side event as part of the UN Water Conference 2023.

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