The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
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Announcement
Season’s Greetings from UNU-IAS
An end-of-year message from our Director, Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi.
Working Paper
Nature as Culture
Conceptualizing What It Implies and Potential Ways to Capture the Paradigm in Scenario Building Exercises
News
Catalyzing Education for Sustainable Development through Local Action
A session of the UNESCO ESD-Net 2030 Global Meeting discussed whole-of-society approaches.
Conference
UNU Macau AI Conference 2024
Theme: AI for All: Bridging Divides, Building A Sustainable Future Date: 24-25 April 2024 Location: Macau, China
News
Latest Developments in Global Refugee Policy: UNU-MERIT Expert Melissa Siegel weighs in
A summary of the key points from the interview follows with UNU-MERIT’s Head of Migration Studies Melissa Siegel about the Global Refugee Forum 2023.
News
COP28 Delivers Climate History – Will It Deliver Climate Action?
COP28 key outcomes explained by UNU-EHS experts.
Media Coverage
Three options for the UN to lead in Gaza
Demands for a ceasefire should continue, but the organisation is capable of much more.
News
Satoyama Forum Explores Sustainability in Japanese Rural Landscapes
Hosted by the AEON Environmental Foundation, the event discussed the satoyama model for sustainable living and biodiversity conservation.
Event
SEPLS Management as Integrated, Inclusive and Localised Actions towards a Nature Positive Society
ONLINE: UNU-IAS will co-organize a thematic track session at the 2023 International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP).
News
15 Policy Recommendations for the Climate-Health Nexus
Backgrounders on three main pillars of the climate-health intersection followed by key recommendations for policymakers.