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
Expert
Dominik Etienne
Dominik is the Head of Partnerships and Programme Unit at UNU-WIDER.
Brief
Bridging the Governance Gap: Protecting the Education Rights of Climate Displaced Persons in South and Southeast Asia
Recommendations on ensuring education and learning continuity for people affected by climate-induced displacement.
Seminar
Migration Seminar – Citizen X: A Transatlantic Ethnography of Undocumented Activism
ONLINE: UNU-MERIT will host a seminar with Dr Thomas Swerts on his forthcoming book “Citizen X: A transatlantic ethnography of undocumented activism”.
BIG IDEAS Series
A Breakthrough for People and Planet: The UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Board Report on Effective Multilateralism
ONLINE: On 26 May 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr David Passarelli, Director of UNU-CPR.
Seminar
Migration Seminar: Frontiers in Climate Change and Migration Research
ONLINE: On 24 May 2023, UNU-MERIT will host a seminar featuring Dr Ricardo Safra de Campos on “Frontiers in Climate Change and Migration Research”.
Expert
Abdulhakeem Al-Qubati
Abdulhakeem Amer Abdulhafed Al-Qubati is a Doctoral Researcher in the project “Resource Nexus Issues Revealed by COVID-19 for Professional Communities in the Agri-Food Supply Chain” at UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden since November 2021.
News
New Video: Meet the CEO of Korea Environment Corporation Dr Byung-ok, Ahn
The UNU-FLORES Team hosted a delegation from one of our partners, Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco).
Expert
Prof. Grace Oluwasanya
Grace Oluwasanya is a Water Scientist with extensive training (Bachelor’s to Doctoral) in Water Resources Management across developing and western nations with diverse opportunities to explore varied aspects from water science (Hydrology) to resource management including the associated socio-economic themes, with over 20 years’ experience in the areas of water systems risks analysis, water safety planning, water quality and public health protection and water security issues.
Media Coverage
BBC Travel Features UNU-IAS Expert Comments on Satoyama Landscapes
On 20 May 2023, BBC Travel published an article featuring UNU-IAS expert's comments on the concept of satoyama.
Expert
Sinja Buri
Sinja Buri leads the Climate Risk Finance Solutions Team at the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII), UNU-EHS’s division working on Climate Risk Finance & Insurance.