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Press Release
DNC 2022: Biodiversity and the Stewardship for Vital Resources – Call for Abstracts and Registration Opens
UNU-FLORES, TU Dresden, and IOER host online DNC2022 from May 23-25. Experts worldwide invited. Submit contributions by Feb 10, and register by Apr 15
News
Experts Discuss Latest Green, Digital Solutions for Localising the SDGs
UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium on green and digital transformation to achieve the SDGs.
Event
After COP26: What Are the Next Steps for Climate Change? A Dialogue with Kyoko Gendatsu
UNU-IAS will host a series of online dialogues with experts who participated in the 26th COP26, to discuss the conference and climate action.
News
Strategies to Improve Community Acceptance of Sustainable, Affordable Housing
A new policy brief recommends strengthening community support for technology and sustainable design in affordable housing projects.
News
End of the Year Highlights 2021
As we look back at the eventful year of 2021 at UNU Macau, we thank you all for your support.
News
Session at ISAP 2021 Highlights Benefits of Landscape Approaches
UNU-IAS co-hosted a session at the 13th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific.
News
UNU-MERIT joins international partners to relaunch social protection training courses across Africa
TRANSFORM, an AU-led initiative supported by UNU-MERIT, launched a new website for social protection training.
Event
After COP26: What Are the Next Steps for Climate Change? A Dialogue with Naoyuki Yamagishi
UNU-IAS will host a series of online dialogues with experts who participated in the 26th COP26 to discuss the conference and climate action.
Event
What's SDGs? — Ishikawa-san Live News It!
OUIK will contribute to a local news TV programme in Ishikawa as a guest commentator on SDGs.
Lecture
Women’s Struggle for Land in South Asia: Can Legal Reforms Trump Social Norms?
On 9 December, UNU-WIDER will host the 2021 WIDER Annual Lecture: "Women’s Struggle for Land in South Asia: Can Legal Reforms Trump Social Norms?".