UNU Centre for Policy Research

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Research highlights

Media Coverage

A UN mission in Gaza can work only with Palestinian participation

In The National Adam Day argues that any international presence in Gaza must be legitimate in the eyes of Gazans.

20 Nov 2025

Brief

A Full-Spectrum Approach to Climate Finance

How climate finance can be reformed to deliver the Baku-Belém Roadmap’s US$1.3 trillion annual goal by 2035.

22 Oct 2025

Recent publications

Brief

A Systematic Approach to Institutional Mimicry

A guide to using institutional mimicry wisely in designing effective multilateral institutions.

10 Oct 2025

Report

Beyond the Paris Rulebook

Lessons for Adaptive and Inclusive Climate Governance

23 Sep 2025

Report

Essential Peacekeeping for a Divided World

Lessons and Insights from the UN Emergency Force in Suez

04 Sep 2025

Report

2025 Peacebuilding Fund Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security

Exploring programmatic best practices and lessons learned on youth participation in peacebuilding.

13 May 2025

United Nations General Assembly Hall in the UN Headquarters, New York.

Assembly for Peace

A digital handbook on the UN General Assembly’s past practice on peace and security.
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Expert insights

Blog Post

“Youth Should Lead the Way”: Lessons from Ten Years of Programming on the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda

Ten years after Resolution 2250 launched the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda, youth-led peacebuilding has proven its transformative potential.

09 Dec 2025

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.

09 Dec 2025

Media Coverage

Opinion: At the UN, we need to do better with less. Here’s how

In Devex, Nicole Goldin and David Passarelli argue that the UN80 reforms can deliver more impact through purpose, pace, priority and precision.

24 Jun 2025

Blog Post

Could the General Assembly authorize peacekeepers to address ongoing crises?

A Q&A exploring the General Assembly’s powers and past practices related to peace operations.

02 Jul 2025

News and events

News

UNU-CPR at COP30

Rethinking global governance and finance to address the climate crisis.

06 Nov 2025

News

Designing Next-Generation Science-Policy Interfaces

UNU-CPR and the British Academy convene experts to examine models, challenges and opportunities.

05 Nov 2025

News

UNGA High-Level Week: Evidence and Ideas for Global Action

UNU-CPR evidence is helping to shape discussions and the future of multilateralism.

22 Sep 2025

Event

Reimagining Climate Governance: Reforms, Models and Actions

Designing actionable innovations to meet today’s climate needs

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