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 is a JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellow at UNU-IAS.
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Dr. Shengru Li
Shengru Li is a Research Fellow and Academic Associate for the Innovation and Education Programme at UNU-IAS.
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Simon Schunz
Dr Simon Schunz is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS since 2018.
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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).
News
T7 Issue Paper Urges G7 to Reignite Action on SDGs, Climate Change
A new publication calls on G7 leaders to strengthen action for the SDGs, carbon neutrality & climate-resilient development in collaboration with G20.
Event
Biodiversity Day: Ride & Celebrate
This special event in Kanazawa City, Japan, will celebrate the biological and cultural diversity of traditional Japanese gardens.
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Dr Timothy Dube
Dr Timothy Dube is an Adjunct Professor at UNU-FLORES.
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Dr. Stefan Schneiderbauer
Dr Stefan Schneiderbauer is Co-Head of Global Mountain Safeguard Research (GLOMOS) Programme, a joint endeavor of UNU-EHS and Eurac Research in South Tyrol.