Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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Project 22 May 2020

Resource Nexus Perspective on Climate Resilient Agri-Food System: Stakeholder Analysis, Land Management and Business Decisions (KlimaKonform)

This project aims to support the analysis of communities' capacities for climate change adaptation and facilitate land management and decision-making.

Project 18 May 2020

Emergency preparedness planning for water supply and sanitation in health care facilities - organisational and technical solution strategies to increase resilience (NOWATER)

This project aims to deepen understanding of the factors that promote or hinder the continued operation of health and care facilities during crises.

Blog Post 15 May 2020

We Go Digital: The South Korean Case and Sustainable Digital Transformations

During the pandemic, virus-related information and precautionary instructions were shared across digital technologies, especially mobile applications.

Project 15 May 2020

The G2 at the UN: The United States and the People's Republic of China at the United Nations

US and Chinese policy and diplomacy towards the UN – and each other – in New York.

News 15 May 2020

Tracking COVID-19: What are the Implications for Privacy and Human Rights?

Dr. Mamello Thinyane highlights major issues around cyber freedom and digital privacy during COVID-19.

Blog Post 08 May 2020

#GirlsInICT: Looking into the Post COVID-19 Future of Girls' Digital Inclusion

This year’s ITU initiative explored the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on girls, while engaging with female voices from all over the world.

Project 01 May 2020

HI-PATH

This project aims to map the outcomes of livelihood innovations for climate adaptation and co-create climate-resilient development pathways.

Expert Senior Scientist

Dr. Jack O'Connor

Dr. Jack O’Connor is a senior scientist in the Environmental Vulnerability and Ecosystem Services (EVES) section of UNU-EHS.

Project 26 Apr 2020

Evidence, Policy and Interventions for Covid-19 Tracker

This project aims to provide an inventory of public health, economic, social, and community measures taken to respond to COVID-19 in all countries.

News 15 Apr 2020

The Mekong Club Awarded the PAA Gold Standard Awards 2019 for the Use of Apprise Audit to End Modern Slavery

The Apprise Audit app can greatly help highlight exploited workers who would not typically voice their concerns during traditional worker interviews.