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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.
News
17th SDG–UP Workshop Plans Academic Consortium, Calls for Broad Stakeholder Engagement
The online event engaged 45 participants from 24 universities across Japan, convening four working groups.
News
Session Concludes the Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy for Sustainable Urban Development 2021–2022
Eight mayors from the Asia-Pacific region successfully completed the capacity development programme on urban sustainability.
Article
First Person: Surviving a Deadly Hurricane in New York
As extreme weather events grow in intensity and frequency, nowhere is guaranteed to be safe from danger, as New Yorkers discovered in September 2021.
Expert
Jerome Sardido Silla
Jerome Sardido Silla is a Research Associate for the Innovation and Education (IVE) Programme at UNU-IAS.
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
Policy Brief Urges Support for Vulnerable Populations in Transition to Net Zero
Guidance for policymakers on strengthening incentives and support measures for people at high risk of energy poverty.
Event
Knowledge and Innovation: Investment for a New Africa
UNU-IAS will co-organise a session at the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) to be held in Tunis, Tunisia.
Media Coverage
Millions Go Hungry While Billions Worth of Food Go into Landfills
UNU-IIGH Researcher Dr David McCoy comments for IPS News on the need to overcome impediments to food crises.