UNU-EHS, established in December 2003, is part of the United Nations University (UNU) system, a worldwide network of Research and Training Institutes. Its mission is to advance human security through knowledge-based approaches to reducing vulnerability and environmental risks.

The Institute explores problems and promotes solutions related to the environmental dimensions of human security, a concept which puts the individual, social groups and their livelihoods at the centre of debate, analysis and policy.     >>

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    Climate Delegates Urged to Find Solutions for Vulnerable Countries and People

    Bonn, 03 August 2010 Experts from the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) outline ways to design and implement disaster risk reduction (DRR) and insurance for adaptation. A new Policy Brief of MCII and the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) provides answers and concrete recommendations for action.

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    Call for Applications - Block Course in Serbia, Eastern Europe

    From 27 September until 8 October 2010 the next UNU-EHS PhD block course will take place. UNU-EHS in co-operation with the University of Novi Sad organizes the PhD Block Course entitled “From Vulnerability to Resilience in Disaster Risk Management”. Read more

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    Dr Fabrice Renaud, UNU-EHS

    Climate Change Will Affect More and More People

    During the third Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum , Dr Fabrice Renaud, Director a.i. of UNU-EHS, pointed out that climate change is likely to increase migration linked to environmental factors. There is an urgent need to set up a framework or convention which recognizes natural hazards as reason for migration.Read more

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Policy Brief: Solutions for Vulnerable Countries and People

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SOURCE No. 13/2010