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 Researcher

Patrick O’Farrell

As Adjunct Researcher at UNU-FLORES, Patrick O’Farrell’s work is focused on the role of biodiversity within the Resource Nexus and its associated interconnections, linkages, and change implications.

Expert Professorial Fellow

Peter Claeys

Dr. Peter Claeys is a part-time Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS. 

Expert Communications and Research Associate

Qondi Moyo

Qondi Moyo is a political economist specialising in development economics, green transitions, rural development and food and agriculture.

Expert Adjunct Professor

Raimund Bleischwitz

Raimund Bleischwitz is an Adjunct Professor at UNU FLORES.

Expert Programme Officer - Modern Slavery

Angharad Smith

Angharad is a Programme Officer for the Modern Slavery Programme at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.

Expert Deputy Director

Dr. Manzoor Qadir

Manzoor Qadir is an environmental scientist with over 30 years’ experience of working on water-related sustainable development through contribution to policy, institutional, and technical aspects of unconventional water resources, wastewater related resource recovery and safe reuse, water quality and environmental health, salt-induced land degradation assessment and rehabilitation, and water and food security under changing climate.

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Lecturer: Dr Ilka Weissbrod, Strategic Research Partner, Technische Universität Dresden

3 examples: alliance learning as an outside-in approach, experimentation for sustainability within the business, and evolving And personal belief systems.

Project 02 Jan 2023

Digital Maturity Index in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s DGA’s DXMI aims to enhance digital services, align with Vision 2030, and boost user satisfaction annually.

News 25 Dec 2022

Seminar Spotlights the Role of Local Culture in Sustainable Tourism

The online event discussed promoting sustainable tourism and regional development through local culture.

News 23 Dec 2022

UNU-FLORES Congratulates Andrea Müller on Her Successful Doctoral Defence

Dr. Müller started work on her dissertation in 2017 and graduated magna cum laude.