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
UNU Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
Project
Flexible Office: Concept for Resource Optimisation (FLORES)
This project at UNU FLORES seeks to make a significant shift from fixed desks assigned to each employee to spaces designed according to functions and needs
Series
Understanding Humanity’s Role in Biodiversity Loss: 5 Elements of Accelerating Species Extinctions
How do human activities accelerate biodiversity loss? And what risks does this pose for species, ecosystems and ourselves?
Event
SCIENCE TALKS: Connecting extreme weather events and sexual health
Case studies from Kenya and Uganda
Person
Thuraiya Mohamed Ahmed Al-Harthi
Thuraya is the Director of the Government Digital Services Unified Portal at Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communication, and IT. She is currently a Government Fellow at UNU-EGOV.
News
10Years - EGOV with Choir Concert at Paço dos Duques
Join UNU-EGOV's 10th-anniversary choir concert, "Primavera En’Coro," on May 18, 2024, at Paço dos Duques in Guimarães.
Expert
Unni Krishnan Karunakara
Dr. Unni Krishnan Karunakara is the newly appointed Interim Director of the United Nations University Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).
Media Coverage
Symposium on Noto Peninsula Recovery Featured in Japanese Newspapers
Local newspapers published articles on a UNU-IAS event discussing sustainable and resilient recovery from the 2024 Noto Earthquake.
UNU Council Member
Dr. Mónica Serrano
Dr. Mónica Serrano is Professor of International Relations at El Colegio de México.
Event
Integrating Quality Education in Sustainable and Responsible Consumption Practices for Achieving the SDGs
ONLINE: This session of the 19th International Conference on Waste Management and Technology will discuss the role of education for sustainable development (ESD) in promoting circular economies.