Research highlights
Blog Post
Countering transnational crime to secure peace
Transnational criminal networks pose a growing threat to peace and security. What measures can UN peace operations adopt in response?
Blog Post
Coming soon: a UN Envoy for Future Generations
It was announced at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference this week that the Secretary-General will appoint a UN Envoy for Future Generations.
Recent publications
Brief
The documentation divide
Understanding pathways to modern slavery among undocumented populations in Brazil
Brief
Bridging the identity gap
Policy recommendations for improving documentation and reducing modern slavery risks in Nepal
Report
Revisiting the sovereign debt architecture: The Common Framework and considerations for a swift debt relief mechanism
Recommendations to improve the sovereign debt architecture ahead of upcoming multilateral processes.
Report
Towards a global governance framework: climate-driven migration
Examining research on the driving factors, patterns and consequences of climate-driven migration.
Report
Rating the globe: reforming credit rating agencies for an equitable financial architecture
The growing need for reform to address challenges and improve the fairness of credit ratings.
Report
Peacekeeping responses to transnational organized crime and trafficking: a case study of MINUSMA
Exploring challenges undermining efforts to counter transnational organized crime in Mali.
Report
Assembly for Peace: a digital handbook on the UN General Assembly’s past practice on peace and security
A user-friendly handbook on the General Assembly's Charter-based powers and past practice on peace and security.
Brief
Multilateral responses to transnational organized crime and conflict
Exploring global policy responses to transnational organized crime, and future policy directions.
Selected projects
Project
A Breakthrough for People and Planet
Building Momentum for the Summit of the Future and Beyond.
Project
Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security
Examining how the Peacebuilding Fund has contributed to realizing the "YPS" agenda over the past five years.
Project
Modern slavery risks among people lacking official documentation
This project examines modern slavery risks among people lacking documentation globally, including in Brazil, Kenya, and Nepal.
Project
Countering transnational organized crime in conflict-affected states
Exploring past multilateral efforts to counter transnational organized crime in conflict-affected states and fragile states, and identifying more coherent and effective responses.
Anticipatory action and innovation
Expert insights
Blog Post
Revisiting the Peacebuilding Commission's "bridging" and advisory role
Why the Peacebuilding Architecture Review should focus on redefining the Commission's engagement with the General Assembly and other UN bodies.
Blog Post
Artificial intelligence and deliberation: an argument with machines
How is AI shaping the deliberation process and what can be done to ensure this technology supports rather than undermines human judgement?
Blog Post
Local perspectives should shape multilateral responses to transnational organized crime
How multilateral responses to transnational criminal networks can be adapted to the realities of local communities for enhanced impact.
Blog Post
Countering transnational crime to secure peace
Transnational criminal networks pose a growing threat to peace and security. What measures can UN peace operations adopt in response?
Equitable development
News
News
UNU-CPR celebrates ten years of sustained growth
Anniversary event provides opportunity to celebrate partnerships and reflect on solutions for global challenges.
News
Shaping the future of global governance
UNU-CPR research is reflected in many of the actions in the Pact for the Future – our work will continue to guide the Pact’s implementation.
News
Summit of the Future: reshaping global governance and international cooperation
Promoting solutions, shaping conversations and strategically engaging with key stakeholders.
News
New report explores the crucial links between modern slavery and access to documentation
Identifying interventions to address the root causes of modern slavery
