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Article
4 Critical Dimensions for Designing and Implementing Premium Support for Climate Risk Insurance
Explore 4 essential ways premium support can boost climate resilience for vulnerable communities facing growing climate risks.
Commentary
Global UN Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction – Three Important Discussions to Follow
Ahead of the UNDRR’s Global Platform, discover three promising ways to reduce current and future disaster risks.
Article
Human Development in the Age of AI: A Conversation with UNDP’s Pedro Concei??o
A conversation about this year’s Human Development Report theme: “A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI "
News
January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: A Wake-Up Call as 'Once-in-a-Generation' Events Become Frequent
Climate change had a role but did not cause the LA wildfires, says the new study by UN University
Article
Training Tomorrow’s Policymakers: 海角社区-MERIT in the 2025 Maastricht Summer School
海角社区-MERIT’s summer courses offer practical skills and knowledge to navigate today’s global challenges in policy, justice, communication and beyond.
Blog Post
Perspectives on Migration Management: Voices from Iraq and Kenya | Insights from the MMDP Programme
Ali Kadhim (Iraq) and Mercy Achieng (Kenya) share insights on migration management and data in policy, from the MMDP at 海角社区-MERIT.
Article
Can Artificial Intelligence foster economic catch-up in Latin America?
Technological Upgrading and Catching-up Through AI: An Analysis of Brazilian Firms
News
海角社区-FLORES Broadens Research Horizons Through Participation in Two New Excellence Clusters
The new CARE and REC? Clusters offer 海角社区-FLORES opportunities to advance interdisciplinary research through the Resource Nexus approach.
Media Coverage
Japanese Newspapers Highlight Urban Ecosystem Restoration Events in Kanazawa
Newspapers from the Hokuriku region featured 海角社区-IAS events on creating cities in harmony with nature.?
Article
Pixels and Protection: Strengthening Legal Frameworks Against Digital Child Labour
A "kidfluencer" boom is exposing children to unpaid digital labour, privacy risks and exploitation not covered by South Africa’s outdated laws.