Research Highlights
Media Coverage
To Stay Relevant in 2026, the U.N. Must Look Outward
In World Politics Review, Adam Day examines why the UN must prioritize great power deconfliction to remain effective as global tensions rise.
Blog Post
Small AI, Big Results
How accessible, task‑focused AI tools can advance more equitable and sustainable development.
Recent Publications
Brief
Foundations of Scientific Consensus for International Cooperation
How scientific consensus mechanisms can remain independent, adaptive, and credible while guiding global cooperation on emerging technologies like AI.
Brief
A Systematic Approach to Institutional Mimicry
A guide to using institutional mimicry wisely in designing effective multilateral institutions.
Report
Essential Peacekeeping for a Divided World
Lessons and Insights from the UN Emergency Force in Suez
Unlocking AI’s Potential to Serve Humanity
Expert Insights
Blog Post
Moving Beyond GDP: Measuring Human and Planetary Well-being
As the UN debates moving beyond GDP, measuring governance, equity and planetary health may redefine what real progress means.
Media Coverage
To Stay Relevant in 2026, the U.N. Must Look Outward
In World Politics Review, Adam Day examines why the UN must prioritize great power deconfliction to remain effective as global tensions rise.
Blog Post
Small AI, Big Results
How accessible, task‑focused AI tools can advance more equitable and sustainable development.
Blog Post
Culture and Heritage Matter to the World’s "Future Agenda"
To build better global futures, cultural heritage can play a surprisingly powerful role.
News and Events
Side Event
Unlocking AI’s Potential to Serve Humanity
A high-level fireside chat at Davos to launch the AI for Good flagship report, exploring how artificial intelligence can advance human and planetary well-being.
News
Designing Next-Generation Science-Policy Interfaces
UNU-CPR and the British Academy convene experts to examine models, challenges and opportunities.
News
UNGA High-Level Week: Evidence and Ideas for Global Action
UNU-CPR evidence is helping to shape discussions and the future of multilateralism.