UNU-INWEH news making highlights, 1996-2021
United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada Media worldwide have often helped communicate UNU-INWEH’s scientific and
Scientists offer new insights on computer power growth, past and future
The Rockefeller University, Programme for Human Environment Researchers at The Rockefeller University have shed new light on “Moore’s Law” —
UN’s new global framework for managing nature: 1st detailed draft agreement launched
UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal Draft 1 of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework includes 21 action targets proposed for
Leonardo da Vinci: New family tree spans 21 generations, finds 14 living male descendants
Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project, The Rockefeller University, New York Paper offers foundation to advance search for Leonardo’s DNA The
IPBES/IPCC: Tackling the biodiversity and climate crises together, and their combined social impacts
IPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform On Biodiversity And Ecosystem Services) Unprecedented changes in climate and biodiversity, driven by human activities,
More harmful algal bloom impacts emerge amid rising seafood demand, coastal development
UNESCO, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Paris An unprecedented analysis of almost 10,000 Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) events worldwide over the past
Recycling critical metals in e-waste: Make it the law, experts warn EU, citing security issues
World Resources Forum, Switzerland, CEWASTE Project / UN University Led by the World Resources Forum, consortium designates recycling, reuse of
As plant/animal diversity wanes, is microbial life changing too? A perilously ‘profound ignorance’
The Rockefeller University Unknown direction and pace of change in microbial — including viral — biodiversity may have deep consequences
Emerging listening network will study seas uniquely quieted by COVID
The Rockefeller University, NY Amid COVID pause in marine activities, growing network aims to monitor soundscapes, assess changes in behavior
Top electronics brands, global organizations launch alliance for circular electronics
World Economic Forum, Geneva Geneva, Thursday 18 March 2021 – Today, top electronics companies, together with a group of pioneering
UN: 17% of all food available at consumer levels is wasted
United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi, Paris Wasted in 2019: 931 million tonnes of food sold to households, retailers, restaurants and
UNEP synthesis of scientific assessments provides blueprint to secure humanity’s future
UN Environment Programme, Nairobi Meeting ramped-up climate and biodiversity targets, cutting deadly pollution and achieving SDGs needs an all-society push
Ageing dams pose growing threat: UN
United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada Increasingly expensive to maintain, experts foresee a trend to
In the news 2020: Our clients’ most noted news releases of the year
Terry Collins & Associates, Toronto, Canada Dec. 31, 2020 In 2020, more than a dozen science news releases and scores
Buildings-related CO2 emissions hit record high: UN
United Nations Environment Programme, Paris / Nairobi Including construction, building sector now accounts for 38% of CO2 emissions; Direct building
Study proves bits of DNA in seawater correlate to the weight of netted fish
The Rockefeller University, NY / Monmouth University, NJ New tool will help census oceans, monitor fish, track shifting marine life;
New oil & gas industry framework to monitor, report and reduce methane emissions
UN Environment Programme, Energy & Climate Branch In a move that will help tackle one of the biggest and most
Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics’: experts warn worse crises to come; offer options to reduce risk
IPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Highlights: Intergovernmental council on pandemic prevention; risk drivers include deforestation,
Nature: Humanity at a crossroads, UN warns in new Global Biodiversity Outlook report
UN Convention on Biodiversity, Montreal Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 report outlines 8 major transitions needed to slow, then halt nature’s
Climate-friendly cooling could cut years of greenhouse emissions, save $ trillions: UN
UN Environment Programme / IEA, Paris As need for cooling rises in step with world temperatures, energy-efficient, climate-friendly appliances are