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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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Media Coverage 21 Aug 2024

Crucial Role of Circular Economy in Accelerating Climate Action

An editorial piece in Urban Update argues for integrating circular economy principles in education and policy framework to foster sustainability.

Multimedia 22 Aug 2024

What is Urban Land Restoration?

Riskepedia: What is Urban Land Restoration? UNU-EHS expert Alejandra Ramos Galvez explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Series 21 Aug 2024

5 Things You Need to Know About the Current State of the World's Mangroves

Mangrove ecosystems are natural powerhouses and should be protected at all costs.

Series 21 Aug 2024

5 Reasons to Protect the Future of Our Coral Reefs

Explore five key reasons why protecting coral reefs is crucial.

Research Fellow Professorial fellow

Prof. Louis Volante

Louis Volante (PhD) is a full professor in Education Governance at Brock University and a professorial fellow at UNU-MERIT / Maastricht Graduate School of Governance (MGSoG). 

News 19 Aug 2024

In Conversation with Lisa Hartmann on Sustainable Land Management and Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality

Learn how Sustainable Land Management approaches are the key to achieving Land Degradation Neutrality.

Expert Associate Academic Officer

Dr. Irmak Karakislak

Dr. Irmak Karakislak is an Associate Academic Officer at UNU-EHS, working on the flagship report, Interconnected Disaster Risks.

Degree Defense -

PhD Defence: The Future Quantity and Structural Effects of Contemporary Automation

The PhD thesis investigates the potential consequences of the adoption of modern automation technologies in advanced and developing economies.

Blog Post 19 Aug 2024

The Role of Youth Digital Citizens in Supporting Sustainable Development

Keynote at the 3rd Macau Model United Nations Conference

News 17 Aug 2024

Barriers to Break

Uplifting women in Africa’s green innovation sector