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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Person

Blog Post 19 Jul 2016

Vulnerability and Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean

New book documents and analyzes individual and communal strategies to address and combat daily threats.

Expert Head of FAST Division

Dr. Simone Sandholz

Simone Sandholz leads the Urban Futures & Sustainability Transformation Programme at UNU-EHS.

Expert Team Lead, MCII Climate Risk Analytics Team

Dr. Maxime Souvignet

Dr. Maxime Souvignet is the Climate Risk Analytics Team Lead and a senior scientist at UNU-EHS. His expertise ranges from climate risk modelling, climate risk insurance, disaster risk management and climate adaptation.

Blog Post 28 Jun 2016

Caught in the Crossfire: United Nations Security and Policy Perspectives on the Refugee Crisis

Examining valuable lessons lost from the Middle East in European and UN reponses.