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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.
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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

Serena Caucci

Dr. Caucci is an Adjunct Researcher at UNU-FLORES.

Blog Post 19 Jul 2016

Vulnerability and Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean

New book documents and analyzes individual and communal strategies to address and combat daily threats.

Expert Head of FAST Division

Dr. Simone Sandholz

Simone Sandholz leads the Urban Futures & Sustainability Transformation Programme at UNU-EHS.

Expert Team Lead, MCII Climate Risk Analytics Team

Dr. Maxime Souvignet

Dr. Maxime Souvignet is the Climate Risk Analytics Team Lead and a senior scientist at UNU-EHS. His expertise ranges from climate risk modelling, climate risk insurance, disaster risk management and climate adaptation.

Blog Post 28 Jun 2016

Caught in the Crossfire: United Nations Security and Policy Perspectives on the Refugee Crisis

Examining valuable lessons lost from the Middle East in European and UN reponses.

Blog Post 14 Jun 2016

There Are 45.8 Million People in Slavery Today. Where Is the ICC?

The challenges for the International Criminal Court in successfully prosecuting slavery crimes.

Blog Post 01 Jun 2016

East Asian Perceptions of the UN and Its Role in Peace and Security

Factors shaping East Asian countries’ evolving views of and engagement with the UN in matters of peace and security.

Project 01 Jun 2016

The Role of Civil Society in Combating WMD Proliferation

Input into the resolution 1540 review process.

Media Coverage 31 May 2016

Are Aid Agencies Ready to Deal With War, Terrorism, and Crime in Cities?

After a half-century decline, the frequency and intensity of armed conflicts is on the upswing.