Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Staff Geospatial Application and Data Analytics Associate

Dr. Mohammad Daud Haiderzai

Dr. Mohammad Daud Haiderzai is a software engineer and researcher with expertise in software development, enterprise software systems, geospatial applications, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and computer vision.

Affiliate Youth Fellow, Global Water Security Assessment

Sarah Scheucher

Sarah’s expertise lies with anthropological perspectives on safety and disaster management, with a specialization in risk perception, institutional risk framing and the governance of emerging water scarcity. 

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The Long-Run Persistence of Family Ties in Latin America

Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Juliana Jaramillo, researcher at the Central Bank and the Center of Regional Studies (CEER) in Colombia and research affiliate at the LSE Historical Economic Demography Group.

Person Policy Fellow, Government Relations and Advocacy

Emily Hines

Ms. Emily Lorra Hines is a water policy and sustainability professional whose work focuses on advancing freshwater governance, environmental policy, and cross-sector collaboration.