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
Person
Fabiana Coccia
Fabiana Coccia is UNU-CPR’s Office Manager and is responsible for providing administrative, financial, and logistics support to ensure the smooth functioning of our New York office.
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Jill Huinder
Jill Huinder is Operations Manager for the Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) initiative.
News
Climate Academy brings experts together to explore planned relocations
The Climate Academy discussed and explored the topic of "Supporting community choices in a changing climate - Learning from planned relocations".
News
UNU-WIDER Releases Major Report on Peace, Decent Work and Greater Equality
The report distills evidence and key messages from hundreds of UNU-WIDER studies.
Article
When the Chips Are down — the Increasingly Cutthroat Political Economy of Computer Chips
Computer chip scarcity has had a strategic consequence of ushering in possible fragmentation of the global supply value chain.
Announcement
Enrolment Open — Decent Work and Economic Growth: Achieving SDG 8
This new online course provides research insights that support policymaking towards the achievement of SDG 8.
News
New Research Provides Insights into Development Aid Addressing Target 8.7
A detailed and robust analysis on national commitments.
Media Coverage
Protecting Education Rights Amid Climate Displacement
The Japan News featured an article by a UNU-IAS expert on the education challenges faced by climate-displaced people.
Expert
Zaida Orth
Zaida Orth is a postdoctoral researcher working under pillar 2 at UNU-IIGH. Currently, she is part of the team working on the Regional Promising Practices Project to understand what works to integrate gender in government health programmes in Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia.
Expert
Nadirah Mat Pozian
Nadirah Mat Pozian is a PhD Fellow at UNU-IIGH. Nadirah is committed to growing evidence-based research that can be translated into improved practise for real-world benefits, particularly in, gender equity, policy, paid work participation and health. She is mixed-methods researcher with experience working in multidisciplinary settings (e.g., social work, public health, gender issues, policies, health).