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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
UNU Council Member
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.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
Event
Best Practices to Save Multilateralism
Exploring the vulnerabilities of the current multilateral order – and the innovative practices required to strengthen global cooperation
Expert
Cynthia Chen
Cynthia Chen is a Youth Fellow in Water, Peace and Gender at UNU-INWEH.
Blog Post
Towards A New Compass of Progress: The Start of the UN Intergovernmental Process to Move Beyond GDP
A recent report by the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP can reset the rules for how we measure progress
Person
Collection
The Water-energy-food-ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus
Technologies and finance to address climate vulnerability in Sub-Saharan Africa
Expert
Arundhuti Banerjee
Arundhuti Banerjee
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Sylvain Ponserre
Sylvain Ponserre
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Maria Sol Saliva
Maria Sol Saliva