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News
Challenges to Youth Engagement in Global Policymaking
A debrief event shared youth experiences and insights after attending the 2024 UN biodiversity and climate change conferences.
Event
SDGs Café — Wells as an Emergency Water Source: What’s Their Potential?
ONLINE: This event will discuss the role of wells in securing water access during natural disasters, focusing on case studies from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Staff
Tomoko Yamamoto
Tomoko Yamamoto is a Programme Associate for the Biodiversity and Society Programme.
Article
Building Resilience into Northern Infrastructure through Climate Tech and Digitalization
Experts explore how climate tech & digitalization can bolster Northern infrastructure against climate change impacts like permafrost thaw
Person
Dr. Sidharth Rony
Sidharth Rony is Post-Doctorate Researcher at UNU-MERIT from January 2025.
Blog Post
Health at the Mercy of a Poor Climate Deal
Reflections on the Baku COP29 climate summit
News
Reflecting on 2024: UNU-MERIT’s Commitment to Global Challenges
A snapshot of UNU-MERIT’s impact and contributions towards international sustainable development over the past year.
News
International Migrants Day: Challenges, Insights and the Path Ahead
For International Migrants Day, three of our migration researchers share their perspectives on different aspects of migration policy.
Announcement
Season’s Greetings from UNU-IAS
A message from our Director Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi to mark the end of 2024.
News
Advancing Policy Coherence Through Landscape Approaches
A side event of UNCCD COP16 showcased innovative practices that integrate diverse land values and empower communities.