Scientists pioneer biotech techniques to halt infestation of history, art treasures in tropics
03 Nov 04 United Nations University, Programme for Biotechnology in Latin America and the Caribbean The use of biotechnologies originally intended […]
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Two billion vulnerable to floods by 2050; number expected to double or more in two generations
13 Jun 04 United Nations University The number of people worldwide vulnerable to a devastating flood is expected to mushroom
Estimated one in five people worldwide lack enough zinc in diet
23 Mar 04 United Nations University Up to one-fifth of the world’s people lack sufficient zinc in their diet, while
UN study shows environmental consequences from ongoing boom in personal computer sales
07 Mar 04 United Nations University Government incentives are quickly needed worldwide to extend the life of personal computers and
UNU Report: End Catch-22 for Indigenous People
United Nations University 19 Feb 2004 To decide whether a new product seeking patent protection is novel or based upon
Money talks: Concern for biodiversity pressed on boardrooms by new breed of fund managers
10 Feb 04 United Nations University A new breed of fund managers looking to pressure businesses to improve social, environmental
UN report: Accelerate global agreement to oversee exploitation of South Pole ‘extremophiles’
01 Feb 04 United Nations University Work should be stepped up on international agreements to oversee prospecting efforts in Antarctica
First-ever UN University diploma offered to grads of online water-management course
30 Nov 03 United Nations University In an effort to help raise the quality of water management expertise worldwide, the
Ottawa Commits $3M to Ongoing Efforts from Hamilton to Relieve Water Problems in Developing Countries
United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health New Assistant Director Brings Extensive Experience in Move to UNU-INWEH Headquarters; Will
More refugees turning to human smugglers – report
United Nations University 20 June 2003 The institution of asylum is “under grave threat” as nations erect ever-higher walls during