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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Staff Educational Programme Associate

Dinara Dikhanbayeva

Dinara Dikhanbayeva is an Educational Programme Associate at UNU-FLORES.

Staff Communications Strategist and Editor

Louisa Andrews

Louisa Andrews is the Communications Strategist and Editor for the UNU-FLORES Executive Office and the Outreach, Advocacy and Impact team.

Staff Executive and Liaison Officer

Sonja Hahn-Tomer

Sonja Hahn-Tomer is the Executive and Liaison Officer in the UNU-FLORES Executive Office.

Staff Human Resources Associate

Neda Noveljic

Neda Noveljic is a Human Resources Associate at UNU-FLORES.

Staff Finance and Administrative Officer

Bastian Nebel

Bastian Nebel is a Finance and Administrative Officer at UNU-FLORES.

Staff Finance and Administrative Associate

Maria Kochneva

Maria Kochneva is a Finance and Administrative Associate at UNU-FLORES.

Series 28 Jun 2024

5 Insights into AI as a Double-Edged Sword in Climate Action

AI can enhance climate action but needs ethical regulation and greener tech to prevent risks and inequalities.

Article 28 Jun 2024

Integrating Sustainability into Material Selection Is an Ethical and Strategic Obligation

We need to look beyond the immediate performance and cost of materials and consider their long-term impacts on the environment and future generations.

News 28 Jun 2024

Thoughts from One of Our Graduating Dual Career PhD Fellows and His Supervisors

On 3 July 2024, Philipp König (UNU-MERIT PhD) defends his thesis on accountability in international development finance.

Conversation Series -

Global AI Governance: The Risks of Artificial Intelligence to International Peace and Security

TOKYO: On 11 July 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Jimena Sofía Viveros Álvarez, member of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence.