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Blog Post
IR 4.0 is not a Scientific Revolution: A Paradigm Shift in the Making
The idea of sustainable development in the era of the Anthropocene seems to be getting in conflict with itself.
Series
Sustainability For All: 5 Insights on Electric Vehicles and Waste Management in the Global South
Five insights on electric vehicles and waste management in the Global South.
Series
5 Factors on Implementing Nature-based Solutions into National Adaptation Plans
Why Nature-based Solutions should be implemented in National Adaption Plans.
News
Side Event at UN 2023 Water Conference Discusses Global & Local Water Security
The session discussed global to local water security assessment — how do we measure up and how close are our targets mid-way to SDG 6?
Multimedia
What is Anticipatory Action?
Riskepedia: What is anticipatory action? UNU-EHS expert Magdalena Mirwald explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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.
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.
Press Release
UN Water Experts: The World Is Off-track to Meet Its Sustainable Water Goal by 2030
A water security assessment led by UNU water experts found that the majority of the world’s population currently live in water-insecure countries.
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What is Global Goal on Adaptation?
Riskepedia: What is Ecosystem valuation? UNU-EHS expert Alvaro Rojas Ferreira explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
Multimedia
What is Exposure?
Riskepedia: What is Exposure? UNU-EHS expert Alvaro Rojas Ferreira explains it in this #Riskepedia video!