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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Operating Unit Ishikawa / Kanazawa (OUIK)
OUIK carries out community-based research on biocultural diversity in Ishikawa looking towards providing a regional model for sustainable development.
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Regional Integration Knowledge System (RIKS)
RIKS was developed as a joint initiative to provide a central point of information exchange on regional integration processes worldwide.
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IPBES Assessments and Capacity Building
UNU-IAS has been leading the IPBES assessment process by organizing informal and formal international scientific expert workshops since 2011.
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Governance for Sustainable Development
This project studies how governments and institutions incorporate the SDGs into their policies, thereby contributing to the global agenda.
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Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in Developing Countries (DEIP)
The DEIP trains policymakers in LMICs and private-sector participants on strategic decision-making about technology and innovation.
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GIS Training for Improved Natural Resource Management in Africa
This project aims to build capacity for the deployment of geospatial applications in natural resource research, planning and management in Africa.
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International Satoyama Initiative
The ISI project works to promote the Satoyama Initiative, a global effort to realize societies in harmony with nature.
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Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)
The purpose of MCII is promotion of public-private protection and insurance solutions for people worldwide affected by weather-related catastrophes.
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MCII: Climate Risk Adaptation and Insurance in the Caribbean (CRAIC)
The CRAIC project addresses climate change adaptation and vulnerability by promoting climate risk insurance to manage and transfer risk
Expert
Zina Nimeh
Zina Nimeh is an assistant professor at UNU-MERIT’s School of Governance in the Netherlands, where she runs the Master’s specialization in Social Protection Policy Financing and Budgeting (part of the M.Sc. programme in Public Policy and Human Development).