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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Dr. Joerg Szarzynski
Prof. Dr. Joerg Szarzynski is the Co-Head of GLOMOS Programme at UNU-EHS.
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Daniel Kwabena Asare-Kyei
He works to upscale the indicators used in risks assessment of West Africa agro-ecological systems.
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Cosmin Ioan Corendea
Cosmin Corendea is former staff at UNU-EHS.
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Matthias Garschagen
His research focus is on assessing dynamics in different urban population groups with regards to natural hazards and climate change impacts.
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Report
Annual Report 2012
In 2012, UNU-CRIS advanced its comparative research on global-regional governance while deepening its collaboration with leading global institutions.
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Annual Report 2011
In 2011, UNU-CRIS celebrated its 10th anniversary, reflecting on past research successes while setting new goals to expand global and local impact.
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Kaoru Ichikawa
socio-ecological production landscapes, landscape history, landscape planning
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Rachel M. Gisselquist
Rachel M. Gisselquist, a political scientist, is a Senior Research Fellow with the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) and a member of the institute’s senior management team.
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Miguel Niño-Zarazúa
Aid effectiveness, Social protection, social sector, Poverty, inequality, vulnerability analysis Microfinance Applied econometrics