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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Expert Professorial Fellow

Mahya Roustaei Hossein Abadi

Mahya Roustaei is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Expert Professorial Fellow

Peter Van Elsuwege

Peter Van Elsuwege is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Staff Administrative Assistant

Ajsela Masovic

Ajsela Masovic is an Administrative Assistant at UNU-CRIS

Staff Financial and Administrative Officer

Noël Neven

Noël Neven is the Financial and Administrative Officer at UNU-CRIS

Staff Management Assistant

Pascale Vantorre

Pascale Vantorre is the Management Assistant at UNU-CRIS

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Person PhD Fellow

Steve Alexander Brito Hernandez

Steve Brito is a Country Economist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in the Dominican Republic, where he analyzes economic performance and leads a research agenda focused on development challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth.

Project 06 Nov 2025

Cross-Border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT)

Analyzing how sanctions and peace operations can more effectively address violence in borderlands and cross-border conflict.

News 06 Nov 2025

UNU-CPR at COP30

Rethinking global governance and finance to address the climate crisis.

Project 06 Nov 2025

Resource Nexus for Post-Mining Inclusive Transition (REPOINT)

The project focuses on optimizing land use, repurposing post-mining areas to meet community needs while conserving resources.