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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

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 19 Jan 2038

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

Person Government Fellow

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 15 May 2024

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 Interim Director

Unni Krishnan Karunakara

Unni Krishnan Karunakara is the Interim Director at UNU-IIGH. 

Media Coverage 15 May 2024

Symposium on Noto Peninsula Recovery Featured in Japanese Newspapers

Local newspapers published articles on a UNU-IAS event discussing sustainable and resilient recovery from 2024 Noto Earthquake.

UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Research Professor at the Centre for International Studies, El Colegio de México

Dr. Mónica Serrano

Dr. Mónica Serrano is Professor of International Relations at El Colegio de México.

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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.

News 14 May 2024

The UNU Global AI Network Is Officially Launched

The UNU Global AI Network is launched in Macau to address global AI challenges and promote a sustainable, people-centric digital future.

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The UN Security Council: Key Challenges and Strategic Opportunities for Non-permanent Members

TOKYO: This seminar on 27 May will bring together representatives of Algeria, Denmark, Japan and Slovenia to share UN Security Council experiences.