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Climate Risk Insurance Research Collaboration (CRIRC)

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Boosting climate risk insurance networks to support vulnerable communities Bonn 13 December 2019 – The year 2019 once again proved challenging for many communities around the world who are living at
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COP25 #TimeForAction

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The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). At the 25th edition organized and presided by Chile, to b
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Presenters at the SUNY-UWI Symposium

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From academia, to private sector, to intergovernmental and development partners, read about the presenters who will be discussing Global Partnerships for Climate Action. Can't make it to NYC? Watch th
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Sailing for Sustainability- University of Bergen

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The Bergen-based tall ship Statsraad Lemkuhl is on a mission to promote SDG 14 and the future of our oceans by sailing around the world from September 2021 to April 2023. Framed under the IOC's Dec
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Symposium on Research & Innovation 4 Climate Action

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Background In pursuing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the International Association of Universities (IAU) Cluster on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HESD) is highligh
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The UWI @ COP25

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The UWI partnered with the University of the South Pacific (USP) and the United Nations Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme (PFIP) to host a side event at COP25 in Madrid, Spain on “Perspectives o
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IDB Virtual Workshop #1- The Blue Economy

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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is organizing a series of virtual workshops to explore, learn and discuss emerging policies, scientific discoveries, technological trends, and innovations
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Research & Innovation 4 Climate Action at HLPF

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The Global University Consortium on SDG 13, in partnership with UNDESA proudly hosted a symposium on Research & Innovation 4 Climate Action at the 2019 High Level Political Forum (HLPF) held at the UN
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Lloyd's Tercentenary Research Foundation- Research Project Selection Process

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Lloyd’s Tercentenary Research Foundation has opened up funding for research that furthers the understanding of the protection / resilience gap. Apply by 2nd August 2019. For more info, click here .

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