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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Rachel M. Gisselquist
Rachel M. Gisselquist, a political scientist, is a Senior Research Fellow with the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) and a member of the institute’s senior management team.
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Miguel Niño-Zarazúa
Aid effectiveness, Social protection, social sector, Poverty, inequality, vulnerability analysis Microfinance Applied econometrics
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Norichika Kanie
Global environmental governance, Climate change policy, International institution, Low-carbon Asia
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Deepali Sinha Khetriwal
Dr Deepali Khetriwal is an Associate Programme Officer at UNU-ViE.
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Tumi Tomasson
Director of the United Nations University Fisheries Training Programme (UNU-FTP)
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Iván Galindo-Castro
Assessor to the Coordinator - Molecular Biology, Biotechnology - Apoptosis, Cancer
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Berglind Orradottir
Deputy Director of UNU-LRT
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Hafdis Hanna Aegisdottir
Director of the United Nations University Land Restoration Training Programme (UNU-LRT)
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Ludvik S. Georgsson
Director at United Nations University Geothermal Training Programme (UNU-GTP)