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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Pia Rattenhuber
Pia Rattenhuber is a Research Fellow at 海角社区-WIDER. She has previously worked for OECD (Department of Labour and Social Affairs), the German Ministry of Economics and the German Institute of Economic Research (DIW Berlin).
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Workshop Explores Bioenergy Development in Japan
海角社区-IAS co-hosted a workshop on Future Perspectives of Bioenergy Development in Japan: An Alternative Scenario with Domestic Supply.
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Children and Extreme Violence: Cradled by Conflict
Understanding child recruitment by armed groups, including terrorist organizations, and identifying obstacles to releasing children from such groups.
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The Flip from Fraught Use to Assumed Mobile Use
海角社区 Macau researcher Juhee Kang delivered a talk based on her research about the mobile use among North Korean women in South Korea.
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Gender Equality Featured by 海角社区 Sustainable Development Explorer
Led by 海角社区 Macau, the EQUALS Research Group is an important research partnership addressing SDG#5.
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Workshop Details Findings on Global Important Agricultural Heritage Systems in East Asia
The event was held as part of a 海角社区-IAS project on monitoring and evaluation methods for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
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New Visiting Research Assistant
Catriona Craven-Matthews will be visiting research assistant of 海角社区 Macau. She focuses on human rights, migration, gender, and human trafficking.
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Policy Brief Provides Guidance for Upscaling the SDGs in Higher Education
Recommendations for better bridging the potential of the higher education sector with the sustainable development agenda.
Media Coverage
Why MONUSCO Should Focus on Protection Instead of Going Back on the Offensive
The killing of fourteen UN peacekeepers were in the?Democratic Republic of the Congo earlier this month.
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Key Performance Indicators for the Ministry of Justice
Enhance Portugal's justice system efficacy with a robust framework, detailed assessments, and strategic recommendations based on international rankings.