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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Dr. Robert Oakes
Dr. Robert Oakes works in the Environment and Migration: Interactions and Choices (EMIC) Division. He researches the reasons for, and outcomes of mobility including evacuation, displacement, voluntary migration, planned relocation in addition to those who are unwilling, or unable to move.
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Sam Jones
Sam Jones is a Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER based in Mozambique, on extended leave from his position as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen.
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Dr. Sawaros Thanapornsangsuth
Sawaros (Sam) Thanapornsangsuth was a Consultant at UNU-IAS.
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Dr. Shengru Li
Shengru Li was a Research Fellow and Academic Associate for the Innovation and Education Programme at UNU-IAS.
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Shiau Chong
Shiau is a postdoctoral fellow at the UNU-IIGH, currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Simon Schunz
Dr Simon Schunz is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS since 2018.
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Simon Wagner
Simon Wagner works as a PhD Researcher at the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII), hosted at UNU-EHS.
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Soenke Kreft
Soenke Kreft leads the work of Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) which is hosted at United Nations University – Institute for Environmental and Human Security (UNU-EHS).
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Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson
Dr Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson is a Senior Researcher at UNU-EHS who researches (im)mobility decisions, migration, health and wellbeing in the context of environmental shocks and climatic changes.
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What is climate risk insurance?
Riskepedia: What is climate risk insurance? UNU-EHS expert Dirk P. Kohler explains it in this #Riskepedia video!