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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Research Fellow PhD Fellow

Rebecca Gramiscelli Hasparyk

Rebecca Gramiscelli Hasparyk is a PhD Research Fellow with affiliation at UNU-MERIT

Project 08 Sep 2025

Development of a Policy Brief on the use of DPI for Trade and Investment

The project identifies tangible opportunities to support the Republic of Ghana's work in leveraging DPI for trade and investment.

News 08 Sep 2025

Fostering Knowledge Exchange on a Human-Centered Approach to AI in Higher Education 

A seminar discussed key challenges and opportunities in AI integration within higher education institutions.

Article 05 Sep 2025

5 Ways Our Master's Programme Can Shape Your Future

The Joint Master's Programme Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security teaches tomorrow's changemakers. Learn how it can shape your career.

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Ethnic Favouritism in Environmental Disaster Payouts.

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Sumeet Gulati, a Professor of Environmental and Resource Economics at the University of British Columbia.

Book 05 Sep 2025

Learning for a Sustainable Future: RCE Stories of Action-Oriented Pedagogy

This book offers practical insights on how action-oriented education enables learners to create solutions to pressing sustainability challenges.

Research Fellow PhD Fellow

Paul Wander

Paul J. Wander is a PhD Fellow.

Report 04 Sep 2025

Essential Peacekeeping for a Divided World

Lessons and Insights from the UN Emergency Force in Suez