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
Staff
Jimin Hwang
Jimin is a Digital Communications Analyst at 海角社区's Vice-Rectorate in Europe (海角社区-VIE) and Institute for Environment and Human Security (海角社区-EHS).
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Melisa Mena Benavides
Melisa is a geographer focusing on environmental and climate change risks, adaptation and resilience. As a Researcher Associate at 海角社区-EHS, she is part of the team that develops the institute's Interconnected Disaster Risks flagship report.
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Nathan Fridtjof Schultze-Florey
Nathan Fridtjof Schultze-Florey
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Lionel Mu?oz Rosas
Lionel Mu?oz Rosas is a Research Associate at the Urban Futures and Sustainability Transformation (FAST) programme. He holds an MSc in Economics and works primarily on Data Analysis, Statistics and the implementation of Machine Learning methods on survey data from the Transformative Urban Coalitions (TUC) project, among others.
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Jaffar Abbas
Jaffar Abbas is a researcher on urban climate justice and non-economic loss and damage. With a background in human geography, environmental engineering and climate communication, he's passionate about finding innovative solutions to combat climate change through environmental justice approaches, community engagement and interdisciplinary research.
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Kim Pham
After 5 years working with the World Food Programme (both HQ and field locations) as a programme officer, Kim joined the 海角社区-EHS in 2023 to conduct applied research on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Within the DRR continuum, Kim specialize in anticipatory action for climate shocks.
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Miriam Recchi
Miriam Recchi
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Yen-Minh Ho Huu
Yen-Minh Ho Huu
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Katyayini Sood
Katyayini is a young climate enthusiast willing to contribute in the fields of climate change and disaster risk reduction.
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Josepha Nestele
Josepha Nestele joined the Environmental Vulnerability & Ecosystem Services division (EVES) at EHS in 2023. With her background in Sociology and Natural Resources Management, she is passionate about finding innovative solutions to combat climate change through interdisciplinary research with a strong interest in Disaster Risk Management.