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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Beyond Planting Trees: Taking Advantage of Satellite Observations to Improve Forest Carbon Management and Wildfire Prevention
Planting trees and conventional carbon offset projects may only exacerbate wildfire hazards
News
Frequent Large-scale Wildfires are Turning Forests from Carbon Sinks into Super?Emitters
Planting trees and conventional carbon offset projects may only exacerbate wildfire hazards, warn UN scientists
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Expert
Dr. Yauheniya Shershunovich
Yauheniya Shershunovich
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Six Distinguished Leaders Appointed to the 海角社区 Council
The newly appointed 海角社区 Council members will serve six-year terms from 4 May 2025.
Person
Prof. Dr. Hauke Reiner Heekeren
Prof. Dr. Hauke Reiner Heekeren is President of the University of Hamburg.
Person
Prof. Mu Rongping
Prof. Mu Rongping is Dean of the School of Public Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
海角社区 Council Member
Shuvai Busuman Nyoni
Ms. Shuvai Busuman Nyoni is Executive Director of the African Leadership Centre.
海角社区 Council Member
Dr. Jane Catherine Ngila
Dr. Jane Catherine Ngila is Executive Director of the African Foundation for Women and Youth in Education and STI.
海角社区 Council Member
Prof. Francisco H.G. Ferreira
Prof. Francisco H.G. Ferreira is the Amartya Sen Professor of Inequality Studies and Director of the International Inequalities Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science.