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Announcement
Season’s Greetings from UNU-IAS
A message from our Director Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi to mark the end of 2024.
News
Advancing Policy Coherence Through Landscape Approaches
A side event of UNCCD COP16 showcased innovative practices that integrate diverse land values and empower communities.
Person
Chloe Ke Li
Chloe Ke Li is a Communication Assistant of UNU institute in Macau who supports the COMMS team.
News
UNU-MERIT and IDOS Formalize Collaboration to Tackle Global Challenges
Our Partnerships Specialist Dr. Diego Salama explains how UNU-MERIT is working together with the German Institute of Development and Sustainability.
Staff
Evalyne Katabaro
Evalyne Katabaro
Project
Regreening for the Future: integrating climate change adaptation pathways into community-led regreening in East Africa
This project aims to integrate adaptation pathways within a community-led regreening model.
Blog Post
Revisiting the Peacebuilding Commission's "bridging" and advisory role
Why the Peacebuilding Architecture Review should focus on redefining the Commission's engagement with the General Assembly and other UN bodies.
Report
Rethinking Carbon Markets for Africa’s Sustainable Future
Key takeaways from UNU-INRA’s panel discussion and report launch at UNCCD COP16
News
UNCCD COP16 Side Event Explores Landscape Approaches for Socio-Ecological Resilience
Experts discussed integrated landscape approaches to enhance socio-ecological resilience and address challenges in land and water management.
News
MPP Reflections: Looking Back at the First Semester of 2024-25
Cleo Heyen, Education Coordinator of our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) programme, shares key moments from this past semester.