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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Ms Joan Sawe
Ms Joan Sawe is the Director of Administration at the United Nations University.
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Trapped Sediment Robbing World’s Large Dams of Vital Water Storage Capacity
The global loss from original dam capacity roughly equals the annual water use of India, China, Indonesia, France and Canada combined.
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Dr Sabine Becker-Thierry
Sabine works directly with the Rector in the day-to-day management of the University and in the implementation of key institutional priorities.
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Anju Malhotra
Dr Anju Malhotra is Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH and brings over twenty years of experience in advancing gender equality and reproductive health and rights for women and girls.
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Azin Zarei
Azin Zarei is a Research Associate at UNU-FLORES.
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Arthit Suriyawongkul
Arthit Suriyawongkul is a Visiting Research Fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau.
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Charles Hunt
Professor Charles T. Hunt is a Senior Fellow (Non-Resident) at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
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Christopher Pillay
Christopher Wayne Pillay is a Data Scientist at UNU-WIDER and is currently working on the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Christina Natalia Widjaja
Christina is currently leading a book publication project centered around the Climate Vulnerability Monitor (CVM) 3rd edition Report: A Planet on Fire. Commissioned by the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and the Vulnerable Twenty Group (V20) and supported by organizations like Climate Analytics, finres and the Lancet Countdown, CVM consolidates the latest scientific research on climate change impacts.
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Christina McElwaine
Christina McElwaine is Chief Operations Officer at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.