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Commentary
UNU-IAS Director Discusses Coral Reef Protection in SDGs Column
Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi discussed the impacts of rising seawater temperatures, ocean acidification and solutions to protect coral reefs.
Article
Preparing for the Future: Former State Minister Strengthens UNU Resource Nexus Capacity in Scenario Planning Extreme
Intensive workshop equips participants with practical foresight processes and tools to navigate the uncertainty of extreme future scenarios.
Expert
Brianna Marie Hansen
Brianna Hansen is a Research Assistant at UNU Resource Nexus working on responsible electronics in the climate change era.
News
Webinar: Understanding Climate Risk: Lessons from Recent Accra Floods
Fidelity Bank Ghana's Partnerships, Sustainability & CSR Unit and UNU-INRA organise webinar as part of recent partnership agreement.
News
From Science to Impact: UNU Paris Contributes to the Launch of the IDSSD Global Report at UNESCO
UNU Paris joined the launch of the IDSSD Global Report at UNESCO, highlighting science's role in advancing sustainable development.
Seminar
Greening Education Partnership Quarterly Working Group Meeting
ONLINE: The meeting will share important updates on the Greening Education Partnership and networking opportunities for working group members.
News
UNU Macau, China Agricultural University and Tencent SSV Announce UNU RISE-hub at HLPF 2026 Side Event
A new UNU–academia–technology partnership dedicated to scaling inclusive AI competencies across the Global South.
News
From Leaf to Superfood
Ery Fukushima is helping the Amazon thrive by using biotechnology to unlock its hidden value
Event
Science Talk: Envisioning a New Shared Future Food System
Connecting Climate, Health, and Sustainability Through Systems Thinking
Research Brief
Collaborative Climate Governance in Bonn: From Public Perception to Participatory Implementation
All keywords: Bonn; climate governance; participatory approaches; data.