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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Hela Hammami
Hela Hammami graduated in rural engineering, water management and forestry, and thus developed a strong foundation in understanding the environmental problems related to flood protection, water management, land conservation and forest management.
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Prashant Kumar
Prashant Kumar is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint Junior Researcher Programme of Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.
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Yamikani Makwinja
Yamikani Makwinja is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint Ph.D. Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.
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Taha Loghmani
As a Doctoral Researcher, Taha Loghmani’s research focuses on the governance of sustainability transitions of agri-food systems, while maintaining system resilience in the face of unforeseen events such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Asha Verma
Asha Verma is working at UNU-FLORES as a Research Associate in the Knowledge Academy for Resource Nexus.
Media Coverage
South Korea Wants the World to Wake Up to the Serious Threats of Cybersecurity
In a new PassBlue UNSCripted Podcast episode, Eduardo Albrecht contextualizes South Korea's increasing focus on cybersecurity.
Series
In the Field
A conversation with our experts about their missions in the field
News
In the Field with Andrea Ramirez: Sharing Knowledge and Capacities
Dr. Ramirez shares insights on how enhancing local capacity helps visualize urban contrasts and supports storytelling.
Blog Post
Missing in action: A scoping review of gender as the overlooked component in decolonial discourses
The colonial project was undeniably racialised and gendered — so where is gender amidst all the discourse on decolonising global health?
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UNU-IAS and AEON Environmental Foundation Announce Expanded Collaboration
Expansion includes the launch of a capacity development programme for youth.