United Nations University calls for world help to repair Iraqi higher education system
01 May 05 United Nations University Since the start of the war of 2003 some 84% of Iraq’s higher education […]
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Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: New Report Warns Ecosystem Changes Will Continue to Worsen, Hampering Global Development Goals
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment / United Nations University March 30, 2005 A landmark study released today reveals that approximately 60 percent
South America’s vast Pantanal wetland may become next Everglades, UNU experts warn
21 Mar 05 United Nations University South America’s giant Pantanal wetlands, one of the world’s most bio-diverse ecosystems, is at
The hidden vulnerability of mega-cities to natural disasters: underground spaces
14 Jan 05 United Nations University The rapid and extensive underground expansion of mega-cities – for subways, malls, parking and
Scientists pioneer biotech techniques to halt infestation of history, art treasures in tropics
03 Nov 04 United Nations University, Programme for Biotechnology in Latin America and the Caribbean The use of biotechnologies originally intended
Two billion vulnerable to floods by 2050; number expected to double or more in two generations
13 Jun 04 United Nations University The number of people worldwide vulnerable to a devastating flood is expected to mushroom
Estimated one in five people worldwide lack enough zinc in diet
23 Mar 04 United Nations University Up to one-fifth of the world’s people lack sufficient zinc in their diet, while
UN study shows environmental consequences from ongoing boom in personal computer sales
07 Mar 04 United Nations University Government incentives are quickly needed worldwide to extend the life of personal computers and
UNU Report: End Catch-22 for Indigenous People
United Nations University 19 Feb 2004 To decide whether a new product seeking patent protection is novel or based upon
Money talks: Concern for biodiversity pressed on boardrooms by new breed of fund managers
10 Feb 04 United Nations University A new breed of fund managers looking to pressure businesses to improve social, environmental
UN report: Accelerate global agreement to oversee exploitation of South Pole ‘extremophiles’
01 Feb 04 United Nations University Work should be stepped up on international agreements to oversee prospecting efforts in Antarctica
First-ever UN University diploma offered to grads of online water-management course
30 Nov 03 United Nations University In an effort to help raise the quality of water management expertise worldwide, the
Ottawa Commits $3M to Ongoing Efforts from Hamilton to Relieve Water Problems in Developing Countries
United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health New Assistant Director Brings Extensive Experience in Move to UNU-INWEH Headquarters; Will
More refugees turning to human smugglers – report
United Nations University 20 June 2003 The institution of asylum is “under grave threat” as nations erect ever-higher walls during
Early justice is pre-requisite to restoring legal, political and social order in war-torn states: UN University authors
United Nations University, Tokyo 27 April 2003 New book defines essential building blocks for societies disrupted by conflict Judges should
Political Inertia Exacerbates Water Crisis, Says World Water Development Report
United Nations University / UNESCO 5 March, 2003 First UN system-wide evaluation of global water resources Faced with “inertia at
New UNU ads broadcast on CNN International
United Nations University September 2002 A third series of television public service announcements about UN University’s work to promote sustainable
War, exploitation and pollution threaten mountain ecosystems, says UNU expert
United Nations University 27 January, 2002 The degradation of mountain ecosystems — home to 600 million people and the source
Lessons From the 1997-98 El Nino: Once Burned, Twice Shy?
United Nations University 27 Oct 2000 Thousands of human casualties and tens of billions of dollars in economic damage will
Africa may be able to feed just 40% of its population in 2025
United Nations University, Institute for Natural Resources in Africa Soil Infertility, Malnutrition at Root of Half of African Child Deaths
Unsafe Water: 3.3 Billion Illnesses and 5.3 Million Deaths Yearly Price Tab for Safe Water $50 to $105 Per Person
United Nations University, Tokyo 18 March 1999 Clean, safe water can be brought to the 1.4 billion people around the
Canadian-based U.N. Water/Environment Program Reports Year 2 Progress to International Advisors Meeting at McMaster
UNU-INWEH, Hamilton, Canada First UNU-INWEH news release, 1998, click here “I am pleased to learn of the progress made to