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Redefining Global Health Security: A Novel Framework Sheds Light on Equity and Decolonial Approaches
A new policy paper spotlights the need to address the potential pitfalls of the growing health-security nexus.
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²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Study Uncovers the Injustice Implications of Aging Levees in the United States
A ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ assessment warns that ethnic minorities and poor communities in the US are unequally exposed to risks of levee failure under climate change.
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New ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Institute in Italy Will Drive Global Collaboration in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
A new ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ institute in Bologna will engage with global South researchers and policymakers to mobilize the potential of big data and AI for the SDGs.
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Dr David Malone, Former ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Rector, Receives Highest Honour from Government of Japan
Dr David M. Malone was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Government of Japan.
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UN Water Experts: The World Is Off-track to Meet Its Sustainable Water Goal by 2030
A water security assessment led by ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ water experts found that the majority of the world¡¯s population currently live in water-insecure countries.
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Bottled Water Masks World¡¯s Failure to Supply Safe Water for All
A new report by ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ water experts provides a comprehensive analysis of the rapidly-expanding global bottled water industry.
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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Begins Term as ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Rector
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa has assumed office for a five-year term as Rector of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, effective 1 March 2023.
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²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Prepares to Bid Farewell to Two-term ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Rector David M. Malone
When Dr Malone finishes his tenure as ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Rector on 28 February 2023, he will be succeeded by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa.
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The Lancet: Experts Call for an End to the Exploitative Marketing Used by the Baby Formula Milk Industry
Lancet 2023 Series criticizes formula companies for exploiting emotions, manipulating science, and calls for collective societal responsibility.
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²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Appoints Dr Gustavo Fermin as Programme Coordinator of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-BIOLAC
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gustavo Fermin as the new Programme Coordinator of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-BIOLAC.
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Trapped Sediment Robbing World¡¯s Large Dams of Vital Water Storage Capacity
The global loss from original dam capacity roughly equals the annual water use of India, China, Indonesia, France and Canada combined.
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COP27: UN university and ECA launch digital portal to support transition to cleaner energy
Launched on the margins of COP27, the portal enables green entrepreneurs to share new opportunities and unlock potential sources of investment .
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Addressing the climate emergency through innovative storytelling ¨C arts and culture for climate action
Climate research is not enough, but innovative storytelling is key to changing attitudes & behaviours at the individual & collective level.
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²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IAS Initiatives on Youth Empowerment for Implementing the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IAS will hold a press conference at COP27 to present updates on the institute¡¯s initiatives on youth empowerment.
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Dresden¡¯s City Hall Celebrates United Nations Day on 3 November
To celebrate United Nations Day (24 October), Dresden's City Hall will organize a festive event on Thursday, 3 November 2022.
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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.
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Kaveh Madani Named as Next Director of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-INWEH
Prof. Kaveh Madani of Iran has been appointed as the next Director of the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Institute for Water, Environment and Health.
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²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Appoints Rajat Khosla As Next Director of Its Malaysia-based Institute, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IIGH
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ appoints Rajat Khosla as Director of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IIGH in Malaysia. Read about his leadership role in advancing global health initiatives.
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²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Appoints Rajat Khosla As Next Director of Its Malaysia-based Institute, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IIGH
Rajat Khosla will take up the post of Director of the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ International Institute for Global Health (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IIGH) on 5 September 2022.
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UNCDF and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Firm up Partnership for Enhanced Development Cooperation in the Pacific and Beyond
UNCDF and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-EHS have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their development project cooperation in the Pacific region and beyond.