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
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Prof. Sarah Null
Professor Sarah Null’s research and teaching focus on addressing the potential to protect aquatic ecosystems while maintaining water resource benefits for people.
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Prof. Ashok Mishra
Professor Ashok Mishra is a globally well-known scientist in developing new theories, concepts, and modeling tools for drought management.
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Prof. Bruce Newbold
Bruce Newbold is Professor of Geography at McMaster University and Director of the School of Geography and Earth Sciences.
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Dr. Lina Eklund
Dr. Lina Eklund specializes in land system dynamics in the context of migration and armed conflict, using mainly earth observation and spatial analysis.
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Prof. Carmen Logie
Dr Carmen Logie is the Canada Research Chair in Global Health Equity and Social Justice with Marginalized Populations and Professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto.
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Prof. Susan Elliott
Susan Elliott is a health geographer whose primary area of research focuses on relationships between environment and health, broadly defined.
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Prof. Nancy Doubleday
Nancy Doubleday holds a PhD degree from Queen’s University and specializes in international law of indigenous peoples and environment, and in paleo-ecological reconstructions of climate change and anthropogenic impacts.
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Prof. Allen Curry
Allen Curry is a professor of Biology, Forestry and Environmental Management at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Fredericton, Canada.
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Prof. Paulin Coulibaly
Paulin Coulibaly is a Professor of Water Resources Engineering in the Civil Engineering Department and School of Geography and Earth Science at McMaster University.
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Guillaume Baggio
Guillaume Baggio is an interdisciplinary climate change and international development expert