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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Project 17 Nov 2013

Regional Integration Knowledge System (RIKS)

RIKS was developed as a joint initiative to provide a central point of information exchange on regional integration processes worldwide.

Project 15 Nov 2013

IPBES Assessments and Capacity Building

UNU-IAS has been leading the IPBES assessment process by organizing informal and formal international scientific expert workshops since 2011.

Project 15 Nov 2013

Governance for Sustainable Development

This project studies how governments and institutions incorporate the SDGs into their policies, thereby contributing to the global agenda.

Project 14 Nov 2013

Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in Developing Countries (DEIP)

The DEIP trains policymakers in LMICs and private-sector participants on strategic decision-making about technology and innovation.

Project 14 Nov 2013

GIS Training for Improved Natural Resource Management in Africa

This project aims to build capacity for the deployment of geospatial applications in natural resource research, planning and management in Africa.

Project 12 Nov 2013

International Satoyama Initiative

The ISI project works to promote the Satoyama Initiative, a global effort to realize societies in harmony with nature.

Project 12 Nov 2013

Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)

The purpose of MCII is promotion of public-private protection and insurance solutions for people worldwide affected by weather-related catastrophes.

Project 12 Nov 2013

MCII: Climate Risk Adaptation and Insurance in the Caribbean (CRAIC)

The CRAIC project addresses climate change adaptation and vulnerability by promoting climate risk insurance to manage and transfer risk

Expert Assistant Professor

Prof. Dr. Zina Nimeh

Zina Nimeh is an assistant professor at UNU-MERIT’s School of Governance in the Netherlands, where she runs the Master’s specialization in Social Protection Policy Financing and Budgeting (part of the M.Sc. programme in Public Policy and Human Development).

Expert Head of PACET Division

Dr. Erick Rostand Gankam Tambo

Dr. Erick Gankam Tambo is an Associate Academic Officer at UNU-EHS, where he is in charge of the conceptualization, organization and management of e-learning activities notably eLearning modules related to the core competency of UNU-EHS.