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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Expert Director

Prof. Kaveh Madani

Prof. Kaveh Madani is the Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).

Expert Associate Academic Officer

Dr. Lisa Thalheimer-Prezyna

Lisa Thalheimer-Prezyna is a climate scientist focusing on the impacts of climate change and resulting human responses, such as migration, health, and conflict.

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Luisa Ferolla Prates

Luisa is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.

Expert Adjunct Researcher

Lulu Zhang

Dr. Zhang is an Adjunct Professor at UNU-FLORES.

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Lwin Thuzar Nyein

Lwin Thuzar Nyein is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.

News 19 May 2023

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.

Expert Deputy Director

Prof. Patricia Justino

Professor Patricia Justino is the Deputy Director of UNU-WIDER.

Staff Programme Coordinator

Mei Maruyama

Mei Maruyama is a Programme Coordinator for the Global Environment Outreach Center (GEOC) project. 

Expert Deputy Head of VARMAP Division

Dr. Michael Hagenlocher

Dr. Michael Hagenlocher's main interest lies in better understanding the complex, systemic nature of risks and identifying pathways towards more resilient futures.

Expert Researcher

Min Yang

Min Yang is a researcher at the United Nations University Institute in Macau who is passionate about building a sustainable and peaceful future for all through knowledge generating and sharing.