Bridging the Governance Gap: Protecting the Education Rights of Climate Displaced Persons in South and Southeast Asia
No. 40, 2023
This brief provides recommendations on ensuring education and learning continuity for people affected by climate-induced displacement. It identifies policy gaps contributing to the persistence of learning disruptions, and offers guidance on building education systems resilient to the impacts of climate change. Based on research conducted by UNU-IAS and UNESCO in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Tuvalu and Viet Nam, the brief is authored by Ying-Syuan (Elaine) Huang, Philip Vaughter, and Jonghwi Park.
Leaving No One Behind in Carbon Neutrality Strategies: Insights from Developing Countries in Asia and the Pacific
No. 39, 2023
This brief identifies approaches to ensure a just and fair transition to carbon neutrality in developing countries, including targeted engagement and support measures for vulnerable populations. It offers recommendations for policymakers to mitigate the negative social and economic impacts of low-carbon initiatives while securing public support. The brief is authored by Mahesti Okitasari and Upalat Korwatanasakul.
Recognising and Supporting the Role of Culture in Effective Area-based Conservation
No. 38, 2022
This policy brief calls for recognising and supporting local cultures that create biodiversity benefits through sustainable human–nature relationships. Drawing on the experiences of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS), it provides recommendations for sustainable land-use management policies that are inclusive, equitable, and incorporate traditional knowledge. It is authored by William Dunbar, Suneetha M. Subramanian, and Makiko Yanagiya.
Managing the Impact of COVID-19 on City Finances
No. 37, 2022
This brief provides recommendations for managing the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on city finances, detailing how municipalities can improve fiscal policy and financial management systems to accelerate recovery and build resilience. It identifies strategies such as fiscal optimisation, participatory budgeting, and public-private partnerships to avoid financial collapse and deliver sustainable development actions. The brief is authored by Mahesti Okitasari, Richa Kandpal, and Upalat Korwatanasakul.