The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
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Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
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UNU Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
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Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
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Journal Article
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Article
5 Things to Know about the Rio Conventions
What do climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation have in common? The answer starts with the Rio Conventions.
Media Coverage
What Gabon's Rating Downgrade Tells Us About How Sovereign Credit Worthiness Is Judged
In The Conversation, Daniel Cash examines how Gabon's credit rating downgrade highlights the impact of sovereign ratings on development finance.