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
Media Coverage
BBC Travel Features UNU-IAS Expert Comments on Satoyama Landscapes
On 20 May 2023, BBC Travel published an article featuring UNU-IAS expert's comments on the concept of satoyama.
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Sinja Buri
Sinja Buri leads the Climate Risk Finance Solutions Team at the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII), UNU-EHS’s division working on Climate Risk Finance & Insurance.
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Elisabete Simões
Elisabete Simões is the Head of Administration at UNU-EGOV since June 2016.
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Lumi Young
Lumi Young is an Associate Programme Officer at UNU-WIDER.
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Sophie Huvé
Sophie Huvé is a Legal expert at UNU-CPR
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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.
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Dr Jacqui Stevenson
Dr Jacqui Stevenson is a Research Consultant at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health.
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Grazia Pacillo
Dr Grazia Pacillo is a Senior Fellow (Non-Resident) at UNU-CPR and a senior economist and evaluator with more than 15 years of experience in research on the resilience, sustainability, and transformation of food and agricultural systems, considering interconnected global and regional challenges, primarily the climate security crisis.
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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).
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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.