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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
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Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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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
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.
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Dr. Shokouh Abadi
Dr. Shokouh Abadi is a lawyer (Barrister and Solicitor) and educator with over 15 years of experience in legal practice and academia across multiple jurisdictions.
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Elmira Hassanzadeh
Dr. Elmira Hassanzadeh is passionate about understanding how aquatic systems respond to a rapidly changing world. Her interdisciplinary research bridges climate science, hydrology, ecosystem restoration, and policy to develop adaptation strategies for natural-human water systems, particularly under conditions of environmental uncertainty.
Collection
January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: Once-in-a-Generation Events Now Happen Frequently
Climate change had a role but did not cause the LA wildfires
Article
4 Critical Dimensions for Designing and Implementing Premium Support for Climate Risk Insurance
Explore 4 essential ways premium support can boost climate resilience for vulnerable communities facing growing climate risks.
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Global UN Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction – Three Important Discussions to Follow
Ahead of the UNDRR’s Global Platform, discover three promising ways to reduce current and future disaster risks.
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Human Development in the Age of AI: A Conversation with UNDP’s Pedro Conceição
A conversation about this year’s Human Development Report theme: “A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI "
News
January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: A Wake-Up Call as 'Once-in-a-Generation' Events Become Frequent
Climate change had a role but did not cause the LA wildfires, says the new study by UN University
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Training Tomorrow’s Policymakers: UNU-MERIT in the 2025 Maastricht Summer School
UNU-MERIT’s summer courses offer practical skills and knowledge to navigate today’s global challenges in policy, justice, communication and beyond.