Dr. Elmira Hassanzadeh

Dr. Elmira Hassanzadeh is passionate about understanding how aquatic systems respond to a rapidly changing world. Her interdisciplinary research bridges climate science, hydrology, ecosystem restoration, and policy to develop adaptation strategies for natural-human water systems, particularly under conditions of environmental uncertainty.

4 Critical Dimensions for Designing and Implementing Premium Support for Climate Risk Insurance

Explore 4 essential ways premium support can boost climate resilience for vulnerable communities facing growing climate risks.

Global UN Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction – Three Important Discussions to Follow

Ahead of the UNDRR’s Global Platform, discover three promising ways to reduce current and future disaster risks.

Human Development in the Age of AI: A Conversation with UNDP’s Pedro Conceição

A conversation about this year’s Human Development Report theme: “A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI "

Regionalism and Polycrisis - How to Promote Regional Integration in the Face of Global Fragmentation

January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: Once-in-a-Generation Events Now Happen Frequently

Climate change had a role but did not cause the LA wildfires

January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: A Wake-Up Call as 'Once-in-a-Generation' Events Become Frequent

Climate change had a role but did not cause the LA wildfires, says the new study by UN University

Training Tomorrow’s Policymakers: UNU-MERIT in the 2025 Maastricht Summer School

UNU-MERIT’s summer courses offer practical skills and knowledge to navigate today’s global challenges in policy, justice, communication and beyond.

Perspectives on Migration Management: Voices from Iraq and Kenya | Insights from the MMDP Programme

Ali Kadhim (Iraq) and Mercy Achieng (Kenya) share insights on migration management and data in policy, from the MMDP at UNU-MERIT.

Can Artificial Intelligence foster economic catch-up in Latin America?

Technological Upgrading and Catching-up Through AI: An Analysis of Brazilian Firms