United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security
( UNU-EHS
)
UNU-EHS, founded in December 2003, addresses the risk and vulnerability aspects of human security and the consequences of complex natural hazards and global change. UNU-EHS assumes that human security can be increased through education and appropriate adaptation measures. The research of UNU-EHS therefore aims at improving the understanding of cause-effect relationships and finding ways to reduce vulnerability for sustainable development.
Head of Organization
Director, United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security
Contact information
United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security
UN Campus
Platz der Vereinten Nationen 1
D-53113 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)228-815 0202
Fax: +49 (0)228-815 0299
Email: info@ehs.unu.edu
Latest News
- 13 October 2021New InsuRisk Report focuses on social protectionEnglish
- 21 September 2021New Podcast Episode on How Disasters are Interconnected English
- 08 September 2021New Report by UNU-EHS: Disaster Risks in an Interconnected WorldEnglish
- 26 August 2021Media Advisory: Virtual press briefing for launch of new UN University report “Interconnected Disaster Risks 2020/2021”English
- 03 August 2021Transform to Survive: A Sustainable Future for all?English
- 02 July 2021HLPF 2021 UNU Side Event Carbon Neutrality & Social Transformation: Are We on Track to Arrive at a Justice-based Transition?English
- 10 June 2021UNU-EHS Master’s students and alumni pick up trash in Bonn’s Rheinaue park on World Environment Day 2021English
- 05 August 2020New Vice-Rector for UNU-ViE and Director for UNU-EHSEnglish
- 13 March 2020Apply now for the 2020 Summer Academy on World Risk and Adaptation Futures: Social ProtectionEnglish
- 18 December 2019UNFCCC – UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship ProgrammeEnglish
- 31 October 2019A better life for future generations? An interview with Dr. Simone Sandholz on World Cities DayEnglish
- 14 August 2019Researchers Study Floods and Transboundary River Catchment in Togo and Benin English
- 23 July 2019Call for papers - Global change and sustainability transformations: technology-society interfaceEnglish
- 01 May 2019Last Call for Applications: 2019 Summer Academy on World Risk and Adaptation Futures - Demographic ChangeEnglish
- 27 March 2019Art and Sustainability evening organized by UNU-EHS, DIE and University of BonnEnglish
- 22 March 2019The Sun, the Earth and the Weather in cities: more than a movie title! - Op-ed by Dr. Simone Sandholz, UNU-EHSEnglish
- 22 March 2019Wetlands help protect us from floods and purify our water - Op-ed by Zita Sebesvari and Yvonne Walz of UNU-EHSEnglish
- 06 March 2019Students of the UN University Are Offered a Chance to Simulate Real-life Migration Policy DecisionsEnglish
- 14 February 2019Fourth PEDRR International Science-Policy workshop on ecosystem-based approaches for disaster risk reduction and adaptation hosted by UNU-EHSEnglish
- 18 January 2019Book release: Urban Climate Resilience in Southeast AsiaEnglish