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 Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC

Dr Gustavo Fermin

Dr Gustavo Fermin is the Programme Coordinator of the United Nations University Biotechnology Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNU-BIOLAC).

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Inonge Guillemin

Inonge is interested in the general domain of ecological services, holistic research that combines conservation principles, social development of rural communities, business opportunities, and innovative approaches that would allow communities to derive benefits from the conservation of nature in protected areas.

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Jairo Guzman

Jairo Guzman is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.

Expert Academic Programme Officer

Dr. Jonghwi Park

Jonghwi Park is an Academic Programme Officer and the Head of Innovation and Education at UNU-IAS.

Expert Director

Prof. Kaveh Madani

Prof. Kaveh Madani is the Director (D1) of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).

Expert Associate Academic Officer

Dr. Lisa Thalheimer-Prezyna

Lisa Thalheimer is a climate economist with a focus on the impacts of climate change and resulting human responses including migration and conflict. 

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Luisa Ferolla Prates

Luisa is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.

Expert Adjunct Researcher

Lulu Zhang

Dr. Zhang is an Adjunct Professor at UNU-FLORES.

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Lwin Thuzar Nyein

Lwin Thuzar Nyein is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.

News 19 May 2023

Report Explores Digital Access as a Human Right

UNU-EGOV and the Digital Future Society present their latest joint report examining how universal digital access is a means of achieving SDG 11.