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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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

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Announcement 30 May 2025

UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE at GP2025

Check out UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE involvement at the UNDRR's Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025).

Media Coverage 29 May 2025

Adopt age–based approach to AI for equitable economic growth

In Diplomatic Courier, Drs. Nicole Goldin and Eleonore Fournier-Tombs propose aligning AI policies with national demographic trends to boost growth.

Expert Executive Co-Director, UNU Hub on Remote-Sensing and Sustainable Innovations for Resilient Urban Systems (R-SIRUS)

Prof. Reza Khanbilvardi

Professor Reza Khanbilvardi specializes in water resources and satellite-based remote sensing applications.

Expert Executive Co-Director, UNU Hub on Engineering to Face Climate Change

Prof. Nima Shokri

Professor Nima Shokri’s work bridges fundamental science and applied engineering to tackle soil health and degradation, water risks, and land-use sustainability at local and global scales. 

Blog Post 29 May 2025

Promoting innovation: an imperative to achieve the Mexico we want

To have the impact we need it to have, biotechnology must cross the bridge from knowledge to industry

Article 29 May 2025

5 Steps to Rethink Waste from Trash into Treasure

Find out how we can shift toward a world without waste.

Report 29 May 2025

News 29 May 2025

UN-Portugal Fellowship | Digital Leaders from UN Member-States gather in Guimarães

Government officials and policymakers from across the globe are currently participating in the Fellowship.

Expert Researcher

Dr. Seung Keun Ko

Under the cooperation MOU of UNU-FLORES and K-eco, Seung Keun, Ko is a visiting researcher at UNU-FLORES.  

Media Coverage 28 May 2025

Partial Relocation Leaves Lasting Impacts on Well-being, Nature Article Co-Authored by UNU-EHS Researchers Finds

UNU-EHS experts co-author study on climate-related relocation in Fiji, revealing long-term effects on both movers and stayers.