Research Topics

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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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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Series 01 May 2024

5 Insights on the Current Plastic Treaty Negotiations

Treaty negotiations to end plastic pollution are ongoing and parties just wrapped up a week of work in Ottawa, Canada on a draft text.

Expert Research Manager - Disaster Modelling

Dhiraj Raj Gyawali

Dhiraj Raj Gyawali

Expert Visiting Scientist

Aline Naawa

Aline Naawa

Expert Visiting Scientist

Salimata Ouattara

Salimata Ouattara

Staff Human Resources Assistant

Eva Berzeky

Eva Berzeky

News 01 May 2024

Former UNU Senior Vice-Rector Taikan Oki to Receive Japan's Medal with Purple Ribbon

Professor Oki will receive the Medal from the Prime Minister of Japan during a ceremony held in Tokyo.

Article 01 May 2024

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Bangladesh, India, Philippines, Thailand

Article 01 May 2024

Cattle

Brazil

Article 01 May 2024

Palm Oil

Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria

Article 01 May 2024

Cotton

Uzbekistan