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.
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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Dr. Michael Hagenlocher
Dr. Michael Hagenlocher's main interest lies in better understanding the complex, systemic nature of risks and identifying pathways towards more resilient futures.
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Min Yang
Min Yang is a researcher at the United Nations University Institute in Macau who is passionate about building a sustainable and peaceful future for all through knowledge generating and sharing.
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Nora Adam
As a natural scientist, Nora Adam worked in multiple international and interdisciplinary research institutions focusing on ecology, forestry, and biodiversity research.
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Preeyaphat Chaiklang
Preeyaphat Chaiklang is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint Ph.D. Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.
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Qi Wu
Qi Wu is an Adjunct Professor at UNU-FLORES and an Associate Professor at the Kyoto University of Advanced Science and Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration of Kobe University in Japan.
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Dr. Robert Oakes
Dr. Robert Oakes works in the Environment and Migration: Interactions and Choices (EMIC) Division. He researches the reasons for, and outcomes of mobility including evacuation, displacement, voluntary migration, planned relocation in addition to those who are unwilling, or unable to move.
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Sam Jones
Sam Jones is a Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER based in Mozambique, on extended leave from his position as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen.
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Simon Schunz
Dr Simon Schunz is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS since 2018.
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Soenke Kreft
Soenke Kreft leads the work of Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) which is hosted at United Nations University – Institute for Environmental and Human Security (UNU-EHS).
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What is climate risk insurance?
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