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Journal Article
Women are most affected by pandemics — lessons from past outbreaks
This article examines how gender structures the social and economic effects of health emergencies, the latter disproportionately affecting women
Event
HLPF 2020 Side-Event: Managing “Stranded” Assets Risks & Opportunities.
Moving Towards Decarbonised Economies & Inclusive Growth in Africa.
Expert
Alix Debray
Alix Debray is a (virtual) Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS and Ghent University.
Expert
Reinhilde Bouckaert
Reinhilde Bouckaert is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
Expert
Els Bekaert
Els Bekaert is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
Project
Analysis and Evaluation of the Sustainability and Resilience of Reinforcement Measures with Novel Mineral-bonded Composites
The project entails the analysis and assessment of the sustainability and resilience of new composites and reinforcing systems
Press Release
Global E-Waste Surging: Up 21% in 5 Years
According to UN Global E-waste Monitor 2020, 53.6 million metric tonnes of electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2019, up 21% in just 5 years.
Blog Post
Cyber Resilience of Countries in Asia-Pacific
Cybersecurity is the top Internet policy concern for Asia-Pacific’s Internet users, and still an evolving sector in the region.
Event
WEBINAR: COVID-19 and Fossil Fuels
This Webinar looks at the impact of COVID-19 on fossil fuels and the future of the hydrocarbon sector in Africa. It will discuss the competing agenda
Press Release
New Leadership at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research
Dr David Passarelli has commenced his role as Executive Director of UNU-CPR in New York, while Adam Day will serve as UNU-CPR Director of Programmes.