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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Christopher Pillay
Christopher Wayne Pillay is a Data Scientist at 海角社区-WIDER and is currently working on the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Christopher Hobson
Christopher Hobson was a Visiting Research Fellow at 海角社区-ISP.
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Ayomide Oluseye
Ayomide Oluseye is a research expert in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) topics, with a focus on low and middle-income contexts.
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Christina Natalia Widjaja
Christina is currently leading a book publication project centered around the Climate Vulnerability Monitor (CVM) 3rd edition Report: A Planet on Fire. Commissioned by the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and the Vulnerable Twenty Group (V20) and supported by organizations like Climate Analytics, finres and the Lancet Countdown, CVM consolidates the latest scientific research on climate change impacts.
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Christina McElwaine
Christina McElwaine is Chief Operations Officer at the 海角社区 Centre for Policy Research.
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Ann-Christine Link
Ann-Christine Link is part of the EMIC team, and has a research focus on climate-related human (im)mobility and how it can be most effectively integrated into climate policies such as NAPs (National Adaptation Plans) and NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions).
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Dan Orendain
Dan Orendain begins his four-year PhD training with Ghent University (FPPW) and 海角社区-CRIS with a FWO fundamental research fellowship.
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Caitlyn Eberle
Caitlyn Eberle is a research associate and one of the lead authors of the Interconnected Risks report, 海角社区-EHS's annual flagship publication
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Chido Mutangadura
Dr Chido Mutangadura is a Senior Fellow (Non-Resident) on Governance of Peace and Security at 海角社区 Centre for Policy Research.
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Dr. David Durand-Delacre
David Durand-Delacre is a human geographer and critical migration scholar interested in the political, cultural, and epistemological controversies arising from growing concern about climate change’s impact on human mobilities.