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News
Sustainable Consumption and Production Projects Highlighted in New Publication
The book spotlights community education projects focused on sustainable use of resources and minimising waste.
News
In the field with Eike Behre: reducing flood risk through ecosystem-based adaptation
Follow Eike Behre's mission to Huế, Central Viet Nam to plan, implement and evaluate ecosystem-based adaptation measures.
Expert
Hugo Hollanders
Hugo Hollanders is an Economist and Senior Researcher at UNU-MERIT.
Expert
Prof. Dr. Eleonora Nillesen
Prof. dr. Eleonora Nillesen is a Professor at UNU-MERIT/Maastricht University and holds a chair in Public Policy and Development.
Multimedia
What is Ocean Acidification?
Riskepedia: What is ocean acidification? UNU-EHS expert Jack O'Connor explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
Book
Driving Sustainable Consumption and Production at the Local Level
Education for Sustainable Development projects from the Global RCE Network
Event
2023 Spring School on Economic Fitness and Complexity: Online Public Sessions
ONLINE: On 9 June, UNU-MERIT will co-organize two online sessions, open to the public, during the 2023 Economic Fitness and Complexity spring school.
BIG IDEAS Series
Tech Innovation for Adolescents and Youth: Big Idea, Big Success?
ONLINE: On 20 June 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Eiko Narita, Chief of the UNFPA Representation Office in Tokyo.
Series
5 Facts About the Subsidiary Bodies of the Bonn Climate Change Conference
Five facts about the Subsidiary Bodies of the Bonn Climate Change Conference.
Article
Global value chains: An expert’s thoughts on their development strategies
Duke University professor Gary Gereffi discusses the implications of the US government’s changes to industrial policy.