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Blog Post 28 May 2025

A Supply Chain Analysis of the Agri-Food Sector in Northern Ghana

Co-developing innovations for sustainable land management in West African smallholder farming systems(COINS project)

Blog Post 28 May 2025

A Supply Chain Analysis of the Agri-Food Sector in Northern Ghana

Co-developing innovations for sustainable land management in West African smallholder farming systems(COINS project)

Expert Policy Fellow, Rule of Law and Human Rights

Dr. Shokouh Abadi

Dr. Shokouh Abadi is a lawyer (Barrister and Solicitor) and educator with over 15 years of experience in legal practice and academia across multiple jurisdictions. 

Expert Lead, Integrated Aquatic Systems Analytics

Dr. Elmira Hassanzadeh

Dr. Elmira Hassanzadeh is passionate about understanding how aquatic systems respond to a rapidly changing world. Her interdisciplinary research bridges climate science, hydrology, ecosystem restoration, and policy to develop adaptation strategies for natural-human water systems, particularly under conditions of environmental uncertainty.

Collection 27 May 2025

January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: Once-in-a-Generation Events Now Happen Frequently

Climate change had a role but did not cause the LA wildfires

Article 27 May 2025

4 Critical Dimensions for Designing and Implementing Premium Support for Climate Risk Insurance

Explore 4 essential ways premium support can boost climate resilience for vulnerable communities facing growing climate risks.

Commentary 27 May 2025

Global UN Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction – Three Important Discussions to Follow

Ahead of the UNDRR’s Global Platform, discover three promising ways to reduce current and future disaster risks.

Article 27 May 2025

Human Development in the Age of AI: A Conversation with UNDP’s Pedro Conceição

A conversation about this year’s Human Development Report theme: “A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI "

News 27 May 2025

January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: A Wake-Up Call as 'Once-in-a-Generation' Events Become Frequent

Climate change had a role but did not cause the LA wildfires, says the new study by UN University