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Press Release
New UN University report reveals solutions to reduce the impacts of disasters
Interconnected Disaster Risks 2021/2022 released today. Finds that not only root causes but also the solutions of disasters are interconnected.
Event
Charite Summer School 2022: Colonial Continuities in International Health
Exploring Colonial Continuities in International Health: Charité Summer School 2022. Join insightful discussions.
BIG IDEAS Series
The Good Jobs Challenge in Developing Countries
On 30 August 2022, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Prof. Kunal Sen, Director of UNU-WIDER.
Event
Water Insecurity and Syndemic Health Issues Among Forcibly Displaced Persons
World Water Week 2022 will take place from 23 August to 1 September as a hybrid virtual/on-site event in Stockholm, Sweden.
Blog Post
Collective Intelligence within the United Nations: Foundations
The UN Charter recognises it is only through coordinated and harmonised international cooperation that solutions to some challenges can be achieved.
Event
Valuing Water in Asia: Tools and Strategies
This session will explore economic valuation methods for water and their applications in Asia based on research and regional project experiences.
Series
5 Facts on How Disasters Are Interconnected
New UNU-EHS report on the underlying systems that connect disasters with each other, and how all of us can prevent disaster impacts.
News
Report Examines Links Between Water and Economy to Advance Sustainable Development
UNU-IAS has released a new publication on Recognising the Value of Water for Sustainable Development, based on case studies from four Asian countries.
News
World Water Week Session Explores Economic Valuation of Water in Asia
Experts shared strategies and tools for sustainable policies and investment at World Water Week conference.
News
17th SDG–UP Workshop Plans Academic Consortium, Calls for Broad Stakeholder Engagement
The online event engaged 45 participants from 24 universities across Japan, convening four working groups.