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
Staff
Aileen Orate
Aileen Orate
Staff
Arianna Flores Corral
Arianna Flores Corral is currently serving as a Communications Analyst at UNU-EHS. With a background in environmental management and technology and a keen interest in transformative communication and advancing science communication, Arianna is dedicated to bridging the gap between complex scientific concepts and accessible, impactful messaging.
Staff
Jimin Hwang
Jimin is a Digital Communications Analyst at United Nations University's Vice-Rectorate in Europe (UNU-VIE) and Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS).
Expert
Melisa Mena Benavides
Melisa is a geographer focusing on environmental and climate change risks, adaptation and resilience. As a Researcher Associate at UNU-EHS, she is part of the team that develops the institute's Interconnected Disaster Risks flagship report.
Expert
Nathan Fridtjof Schultze-Florey
Nathan Fridtjof Schultze-Florey
Expert
Lionel Muñoz Rosas
Lionel Muñoz Rosas is a Research Associate at the Urban Futures and Sustainability Transformation (FAST) programme. He holds an MSc in Economics and works primarily on Data Analysis, Statistics and the implementation of Machine Learning methods on survey data from the Transformative Urban Coalitions (TUC) project, among others.
Expert
Jaffar Abbas
Jaffar Abbas is a researcher on urban climate justice and non-economic loss and damage. With a background in human geography, environmental engineering and climate communication, he's passionate about finding innovative solutions to combat climate change through environmental justice approaches, community engagement and interdisciplinary research.
Expert
Kim Pham
After 5 years working with the World Food Programme (both HQ and field locations) as a programme officer, Kim joined the UNU-EHS in 2023 to conduct applied research on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Within the DRR continuum, Kim specialize in anticipatory action for climate shocks.
Expert
Miriam Recchi
Miriam Recchi
Expert
Katyayini Sood
Katyayini is a young climate enthusiast willing to contribute in the fields of climate change and disaster risk reduction.