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 ¡ª topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet ¡ª topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity ¡ª topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships ¡ª topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Elsa Estevez
Elsa Estevez is a Senior Academic Programme Officer at the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-EGOV), located in Guimar?es, Portugal.
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Akiko Sato
Akiko Sato was a member of the Fukushima Global Communication (FGC) Programme research team at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IAS.
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What the Iran Nuclear Deal Means
Now that a framework nuclear accord has been reached with several major world powers, what will this mean for the future of Iran's nuclear program?
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MCII Contribution to the G7 Initiative on Climate Risk Insurance
This project assists the InsuResilience Secretariat in an appropriate design and the implementation of the G7 Climate Risk Insurance Initiative.
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Dr. Yvonne Walz
Dr. Yvonne Walz is the Head of the Environmental Vulnerability and Ecosystem Services (EVES) division of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-EHS.
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Can Cities Drive Sustainable Development in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States?
As rapid urbanization continues worldwide, can cities in fragile and conflict-affected states be drivers of sustainable development?
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