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
Multimedia
What are Natural Hazards?
Riskepedia: What is natural hazards? UNU-EHS expert Eike Behre explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What is Just Transition?
Riskepedia: What is just transition? UNU-EHS expert Simone Sandholz explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What is the IPCC?
Riskepedia: What is the IPCC? UNU-EHS expert Saskia Werners explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What is Green Recovery?
Riskepedia: What is green recovery? UNU-EHS expert Lisa Hartmann explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What is Global Stocktake?
Riskepedia: What is Global Stocktake? UNU-EHS expert Paloma Noriega Jalil explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What is Risk Layering?
Riskepedia: What is risk layering? UNU-EHS expert Christina Widjaja explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What is Parametric Insurance?
Riskepedia: What is parametric insurance? UNU-EHS expert Sinja Buri explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
Collection
Global Water Security 2023 Assessment
A preliminary quantitative global assessment that evaluates the state of water security for 7.78 billion people living in 186 countries.
Seminar
Competences for Resilient Smart Cities’ Staff (CRISIS Project)
CRISIS Project trains Smart City Resilient Officers (SCROs) for digitalized and interconnected cities.
News
In Conversation with Alvaro Rojas Ferreira: Providing the Most Vulnerable with Risk Assessment Tools for Climate Change Adaptation
UNU-EHS expert Alvaro Rojas Ferreira sat down to talk about climate adaptation, and the role of risks analytics in helping the most vulnerable.