Who We Are

Expert Policy Research Lead

Johanna Riha

Dr Johanna Riha is the Policy Research Lead for the Gender Equality and Intersectionality work package at the United Nations University’s International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).

Advisory Committee Member International Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Claudia Ringler

Claudia Ringler is Deputy Division Director of the Environment and Production Technology Division at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

Expert Emeritus Professor

Jo Ritzen is professorial fellow of International Economics of Science, Technology and Higher Education at the UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) and Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.

Expert Research Fellow, Ecological Modeling and Biodiversity

Philipp Robeck

Philipp Robeck is a data scientist and environmental researcher working at the intersection of urban ecology, biodiversity conservation, and invasive species management.

Expert Research Associate

Lina M. Rodriguez

Lina Rodriguez is a Research Associate at the Global Mountain Safeguard Research (GLOMOS) programme, a joint endeavor of UNU-EHS and Eurac Research. Her research explores how integrating Indigenous, local and scientific knowledge can enhance climate adaptation and disaster risk management, with a particular focus on the Andes and Himalayas.

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