Project
E-Learning: Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (E-HM3C)
This project involves the development of an interactive e-learning course on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change.
Article
Ethical Urban Futures? Public Opinion is Now In
Recent public opinion surveys show overwhelming support for climate action and indicate the shared values of urban communities.
Article
Needed in the Global South: Wastewater Collection for COVID-19 Detection
Monitoring wastewater for COVID-19 provides real-time insight into viral spread, enabling timely preventative and coping measures.
Project
Stress Testing the UN’s Regional Prevention Approaches
This project was driven by the key question: How can the UN better integrate its regional prevention work to more effectively respond to major crises?
Press Release
New UN University report: Disasters around the world are interconnected
A new report, Interconnected Disaster Risks 2020/2021, released today. Finds that seemingly unrelated disasters are interconnected with each other.
Media Coverage
A Transformational Approach to Climate Change
To combat climate change, we need a fundamental shift in how we view development and prosperity.
Project
Global Water and Climate Adaptation Center - Aachen, Bangkok, Chennai, Dresden
The project aims to establish a global hub for water security and climate adaptation, educate future environmental leaders, promote dialogue
Media Coverage
Is it Time to Create a UN Political Body for Climate Change?
Proposals to address issues related to climate-security at the UN and challenges facing the multilateral system.
Press Release
Exhibition Featuring “Sustainability Stories” Worldwide in Images Opens at Museum in Dresden
Starting July 24, 2021, 海角社区-FLORES and Technische Sammlungen Dresden present "Sustainability Stories" culminating in a global photography competition.
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Suburban Living the Worst for Carbon Emissions — New Research
A new study indicates that people in urban areas, on average, have the smallest carbon footprints, while those living in the suburbs have the highest.