Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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

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Modeling for Change, Cross-Ethics and Stakeholders

In this talk, Dr. Nils Ferrand shares his insights on participatory modeling and proposes a discussion on the new emerging ethics.

News 09 Jun 2023

Sustainable Consumption and Production Projects Highlighted in New Publication

The book spotlights community education projects focused on sustainable use of resources and minimising waste.

News 09 Jun 2023

In the field with Eike Behre: reducing flood risk through ecosystem-based adaptation

Follow Eike Behre's mission to Huế, Central Viet Nam to plan, implement and evaluate ecosystem-based adaptation measures.

Expert Senior Researcher

Hugo Hollanders

Hugo Hollanders is an Economist and Senior Researcher at UNU-MERIT. 

Expert Research Fellow

Prof. Dr. Eleonora Nillesen

Prof. dr. Eleonora Nillesen is a Professor at UNU-MERIT/Maastricht University and holds a chair in Public Policy and Development.

Multimedia 08 Jun 2023

What is Ocean Acidification?

Riskepedia: What is ocean acidification? UNU-EHS expert Jack O'Connor explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Book 07 Jun 2023

Driving Sustainable Consumption and Production at the Local Level

Education for Sustainable Development projects from the Global RCE Network

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2023 Spring School on Economic Fitness and Complexity: Online Public Sessions

ONLINE: On 9 June, UNU-MERIT will co-organize two online sessions, open to the public, during the 2023 Economic Fitness and Complexity spring school.

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Tech Innovation for Adolescents and Youth: Big Idea, Big Success?

ONLINE: On 20 June 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Eiko Narita, Chief of the UNFPA Representation Office in Tokyo.

Series 07 Jun 2023

5 Facts About the Subsidiary Bodies of the Bonn Climate Change Conference

Five facts about the Subsidiary Bodies of the Bonn Climate Change Conference.