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

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

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Expert Professorial Fellow

Prof. Dr. Ellen Desmet

Ellen Desmet is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Expert Professorial Fellow

Prof. Dr. Caroline Buts

Caroline Buts is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Report 07 Nov 2025

The Politics of Global Climate Governance Reform

Pathways to strengthen global climate governance and deliver on international climate commitments.

Expert Professorial Fellow

Dr. Rob Heyman

Rob Heyman is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Expert Professorial Fellow

Prof. Dr. Ann Van Griensven

Ann Van Griensven is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Expert Professorial Fellow

Dr. Nanditha Mathew

Nanditha Mathew is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Expert Professorial Fellow

Prof. Dr. Gloria González Fuster

Gloria Gonzalez Fuster is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Expert Professorial Fellow

Prof. Dr. Mahya Roustaei Hossein Abadi

Mahya Roustaei is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Expert Professorial Fellow

Prof. Dr. Peter Van Elsuwege

Peter Van Elsuwege is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Staff Administrative Assistant

Ajsela Masovic

Ajsela Masovic is an Administrative Assistant at UNU-CRIS