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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Grazia Pacillo
Dr Grazia Pacillo is a Senior Fellow (Non-Resident) at UNU-CPR and a senior economist and evaluator with more than 15 years of experience in research on the resilience, sustainability, and transformation of food and agricultural systems, considering interconnected global and regional challenges, primarily the climate security crisis.
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Dr Gustavo Fermin
Dr Gustavo Fermin is the Programme Coordinator of the United Nations University Biotechnology Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNU-BIOLAC).
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Inonge Guillemin
Inonge is interested in the general domain of ecological services, holistic research that combines conservation principles, social development of rural communities, business opportunities, and innovative approaches that would allow communities to derive benefits from the conservation of nature in protected areas.
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Jairo Guzman
Jairo Guzman is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.
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Jess Delves
Jess Delves is a Programme Associate at the Centre for Global Mountain Safeguard Research (GLOMOS), a joint endeavor of UNU-EHS and Eurac Research in South Tyrol, Italy.
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Dr. Jonghwi Park
Jonghwi Park is an Academic Programme Officer and the Head of Innovation and Education at UNU-IAS.
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Dr. Joni Jupesta
Joni Jupesta was a Research Fellow and Academic Associate at UNU-IAS.
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Prof. Kaveh Madani
Prof. Kaveh Madani is the Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).
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Dr. Lisa Thalheimer-Prezyna
Lisa Thalheimer-Prezyna is a climate scientist focusing on the impacts of climate change and resulting human responses, such as migration, health, and conflict.
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Luisa Ferolla Prates
Luisa is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.