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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Multimedia 29 Dec 2025

Video: UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop.

An interview with INRA researcher, Barbara Baidoo during dissemination workshop.

Article 05 Sep 2025

5 Ways Our Master's Programme Can Shape Your Future

The Joint Master's Programme Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security teaches tomorrow's changemakers. Learn how it can shape your career.

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Ethnic Favouritism in Environmental Disaster Payouts.

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Sumeet Gulati, a Professor of Environmental and Resource Economics at the University of British Columbia.

Book 05 Sep 2025

Learning for a Sustainable Future: RCE Stories of Action-Oriented Pedagogy

This book offers practical insights on how action-oriented education enables learners to create solutions to pressing sustainability challenges.

Research Fellow PhD Fellow

Paul Wander

Paul J. Wander is a PhD Fellow.

Report 04 Sep 2025

Essential Peacekeeping for a Divided World

Lessons and Insights from the UN Emergency Force in Suez

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Migration Seminar Series: Liminality and Exclusion of Asylum Seekers and Refugees

This paper will show how identity cues shape refugee support. Only perspective-taking boosts inclusion; cost info fails.

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Building Our Immunity to Mis/Disinformation Through Journalism

ONLINE & TOKYO: On 11 September 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Hanako Montgomery, international correspondent at CNN, based in the Tokyo bureau.

Media Coverage 04 Sep 2025

UNU-IAS Experts Discuss Disaster Risk Management in International Development Journal

Our researchers provided commentary on climate change adaptation measures and nature-based solutions.

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