Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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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Multimedia 14 Jun 2023

What is disaster recovery?

Riskepedia: What is disaster recovery? UNU-EHS expert Olasunkanmi Habeeb Okunola explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Press Release 13 Jun 2023

New UNU Institute in Italy Will Drive Global Collaboration in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

A new UNU institute in Bologna will engage with global South researchers and policymakers to mobilize the potential of big data and AI for the SDGs.

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Online Q&A Session on UNU-MERIT's MSc Programme

ONLINE: On 27 June, UNU-MERIT will host a Q&A session for prospective students interested in their MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP).

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Modeling for Change, Cross-Ethics and Stakeholders

In this talk, Dr. Nils Ferrand shares his insights on participatory modeling and proposes a discussion on the new emerging ethics.

News 09 Jun 2023

Sustainable Consumption and Production Projects Highlighted in New Publication

The book spotlights community education projects focused on sustainable use of resources and minimising waste.

News 09 Jun 2023

In the field with Eike Behre: reducing flood risk through ecosystem-based adaptation

Follow Eike Behre's mission to Huế, Central Viet Nam to plan, implement and evaluate ecosystem-based adaptation measures.

Expert Senior Researcher

Hugo Hollanders

Hugo Hollanders is an Economist and Senior Researcher at UNU-MERIT. He has over 25 years of experience in innovation studies and innovation statistics and has been involved in various projects for the European Commission measuring innovation at the national, regional, industry and firm level.

Expert Research Fellow

Prof. Dr. Eleonora Nillesen

Eleonora Nillesen is a research fellow at UNU-MERIT and coordinates the research theme on Economic Development, Innovation, Governance and Institutions.

Multimedia 08 Jun 2023

What is Ocean Acidification?

Riskepedia: What is ocean acidification? UNU-EHS expert Jack O'Connor explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Book 07 Jun 2023

Driving Sustainable Consumption and Production at the Local Level

Education for Sustainable Development projects from the Global RCE Network