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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
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Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
News
UN Scientists Warn about the Low Representation of Women in Leadership Positions in the Water Sector
A new publication by UN University scientists calls for urgent action on gender disparities in the water sector and lack of gender-disaggregated data
Expert
Dr. Ju Hyoung Lee
Dr. Ju Hyoung Lee specializes in ecohydrology and remote sensing.
Report
Peacekeeping responses to transnational organized crime and trafficking: a case study of MINUSMA
Exploring challenges undermining efforts to counter transnational organized crime in Mali.
News
Welcoming the World: Our New Global Cohort of Master’s Students
Introducing the 2024/25 cohort of our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development programme (offered in partnership with Maastricht University).
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Role of People’s Perception in Flood Management
Application Of A Unified Strategy For Disaster Resilience
Person
Raghav Sridhar Chakravarthy
Raghav Chakravarthy is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Article
What is UNGA and its Importance for Climate and Environment?
Learn about what the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is and how it works on climate and environment.
Person
Matilde João Mota
Matilde João Mota is a PhD Fellow at the United Nations University (UNU-MERIT) and Maastricht University.
Brief
Revitalising Resource Efficiency For Industrial Water Reuse In The Circular Economy
Transform water management with circular economy—enhance reuse, cut costs, & strengthen urban resilience through strategic regulations & partnerships
News
Federal and Saxon Governments Reaffirm Support for UNU-FLORES with Four-Year Funding Commitment
Backed by 4-year funding from BMBF and SMWK, UNU-FLORES will continue to champion the sustainable management of environment resources