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News
Is the US Infant Formula Shortage an Avoidable Crisis?
Analysing the US Infant Formula Shortage: Assessing Preventable Crisis Factors.
Expert
Laura Saavedra-Lux
Laura Saavedra-Lux is a Research Associate at UNU-WIDER.
Article
Gender Violence in Health Institutions as a Global Health Issue
Webinar discusses gender violence in health institutions as a global health crisis, urging urgent reforms for safety and equity.
Project
Water for Circular Societies
This project aims to provide scientific evidence and solutions for the development of sustainable urban water policies in Asia.
News
Policy Brief Promotes ICT Solutions for Environmental Issues in the Greater Mekong Subregion
A UNU-IAS Policy Brief recommends the use of ICT to tackle the negative impacts of climate change and human activity along Mekong River.
Media Coverage
Ehime Shimbun Features Student Presentation at Biodiversity Day Event
The presentation was delivered at the UNU-IAS symposium for International Day for Biological Diversity.
News
Side Event Presents Research Findings on Learning Continuity for Climate Displaced Persons
The session was held at the 2nd Asia-Pacific Regional Education Ministers’ Conference.
Article
Where to Find More Water? Eight Unconventional Resources to Tap
As climate change worsens, conventional water sources are not enough to meet growing freshwater demand in water-scarce areas.
Seminar
Digital Governance in the Brazilian Judiciary: Performance, Projects, and Challenges
A UNU-EGOV Seminar by Fabrício Castagna Lunardi.
Project
European Drought Observatory for Resilience and Adaptation (EDORA)
This project aims to widen the scope of the existing European Drought Observatory Portal by looking at affected sectors beyond just agriculture.