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News
The Number of People Exposed to Wildfires Nearly Doubles, with Africa Bearing the Greatest Burden
The population directly exposed to wildfire rose 40% globally, with 85% of that in Africa, leading to 1.5 million deaths per year, say UN scientists
Event
水电未来
挑战、创新与中国经验的启示
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Global Lessons from Three Decades (1995-2025) of Local Actions on Climate Change in Bangladesh
Insights for Global Resilience
Announcement
UNU-VIE and WASCAL Join Hands for Research and Education
A new MoU strengthens ties for climate research, innovation and leadership across continents.
Research Fellow
Derek Scolnick
Derek Scolnick is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Book
Food Systems and Biodiversity in the Context of Environmental and Climate Risks
Dynamics and Evolving Solutions
News
UNU and Egypt Co-host TICAD 9 Thematic Events on Africa’s Digital Future
The events brought together academic experts and government representatives at the intersection of education, governance and digital innovation.
Article
Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why
Exploring the decline in global burned areas amid increasing fire intensity and damage
News
Nurturing Leadership for Sustainable Development in Africa
Our event at TICAD 9 highlighted the contributions of the UNU-IAS Global Leadership Training Programme to achieving the SDGs in Africa.
News
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