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 Adjunct Professor

Dr Timothy Dube

Dr Timothy Dube is an Adjunct Professor at UNU-FLORES.

Expert Co-Head of GLOMOS Programme

Dr. Stefan Schneiderbauer

Dr Stefan Schneiderbauer is Co-Head of Global Mountain Safeguard Research (GLOMOS) Programme, a joint endeavor of UNU-EHS and Eurac Research in South Tyrol.

Expert eLearning Programme Associate

Yannick Schillinger

Yannick Schillinger is an eLearning Programme Associate at UNU-EHS.

Expert Senior Research Assistant

Zeynep Ozkul

Zeynep Ozkul is Senior Research Assistant at UNU-FLORES.

News 17 May 2023

In the field with Flávia Guerra and Nathalie Saenger: Co-creating ownership and agency in Buenos Aires

Saenger and Guerra describe the progress of mindset shifts regarding greener and more just cities in Buenos Aires for Transformative Urban Coalitions.

Multimedia 17 May 2023

What is non-economic loss and damage?

Riskepedia: What is non-economic loss and damage? UNU-EHS expert Kees van der Geest explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

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Second Sustainability Impulse at the Dresden World Trade Centre

UNU-FLORES will county-organise a Sustainability Week at the WTC Dresden, as part of the German Action Days for Sustainability.

Blog Post 16 May 2023

Addressing the Relationships between Migration and Inequality is Key to Africa’s Development

Why addressing inequality is central to any discussion on migration in Africa.

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Climate Change and the Right to Education

This side event will discuss how the right to education is threatened by the effects of climate change.

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Second Sustainability Impulse at the Dresden World Trade Centre

DRESDEN: On 30 May, UNU-FLORES will co-organize a talk event during its Sustainability Week as part of the German Action Days for Sustainability.