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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
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News
38th UNU Global Seminar Discusses Transformative Actions for Carbon Neutrality
Global Seminar engages students, young professionals, scholars, and practitioners to enhance awareness of global environmental challenges.
News
SMART-WaterDomain International Workshop Strengthens European-Japanese Collaboration for Water Reuse
Almost half of the world's population could suffer severe water stress by as early as 2030, with the global demand for water set to outstrip supply.
Media Coverage
Japan Times Article Features UNU-IAS Expert Comments on Disaster-Reduction Culture
The article discussed the contributions of scientists in Japan to disaster resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
BIG IDEAS Series
The Crucial Value of Approaching SDG Targets through a Nexus Lens
On 31 January 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Professor Edeltraud Guenther, Director of UNU-FLORES.
Media Coverage
Climate Change in the Security Council
Six potential approaches for the Security Council to advance climate issues in 2023.
Article
Accessing the Loss and Damage Climate Fund
There is a need to establish contingency funds and long-term funding to support climate-resilient livelihoods for the most vulnerable groups.
Series
Unsung Heroes: 5 Facts on Why Wetlands Deserve to be Celebrated
Wetlands are crucial ecosystems in mitigating climate change. They are carbon sinks, reduce flood risk, control soil erosion and restore biodiversity.
News
Session Highlights COP27 Outcomes, Promotes Degree Specialisation on the Paris Agreement
UNU-IAS held an event to report on the outcomes of COP27 and provide information for prospective students.
News
Letter in Science Calls for Loss & Damage Climate Fund to Serve Vulnerable Groups
A letter in the journal Science addresses how to ensure vulnerable groups can access funding for countries impacted by climate change.
Event
2nd Hokuriku SDGs Future Cities Forum
On 27 January 2023, UNU-IAS will co-organise the 2nd Hokuriku SDGs Future Cities Forum discussing local SDG initiatives in Hokuriku, Japan.