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Interconnected Disaster Risks is a new science-based report for the general public from United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security. It was first published in 2021, and is set to become an annual report. The idea for the report was developed based on the recognition that disasters are occurring at an ever faster rate and, despite progress being made in…

At its Helsinki Ministerial session in 2019 the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopted the decision “A shared responsibility for democratic security in Europe: the need to strengthen the protection and promotion of civil society space in Europe.” In response to this decision, the Secretary General made a number of proposals. Their implementation was endorsed at the Hamburg…

Earth, Oceans and Skies is a book that sets itself apart by deviating from predominant models of presenting scientists. Most such accounts are staged from the author’s perspective, resulting in the creation of often highly colored, larger-than-life personas, obscuring the excitement of scientific discovery. These stories take us to the center of the scientific enterprise, submerging us in a world…

The increasingly frequent and severe droughts prompted the global community to adopt more proactive and integrated approaches to reduce or neutralize the impacts. The paradigm shift called for an improved planning mechanism that puts emphasis on strengthening preparedness. In support of this process, the Drought Initiative, called by the Conference of Parties (COP) of the United Nations…

This report aims to provide a support tool for the humanitarian and development community to guide their understanding of existing data-driven methodologies in forecasting or comprehending the risk of future drought displacement episodes. A literature review of 42 academic articles and open access documentation about models used in the humanitarian sector was conducted to synthesize…

After decades of extreme overexploitation, almost half of the world’s land is either impoverished or exhausted, according to a report from the United Nations, which called the figure “a wake-up call.” “In a world of profligate consumerism, global supply chains, and a growing population, land resources – our soil, water, and biodiversity – are rapidly being depleted,” said Ibrahim…