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).
Multimedia
Video: UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop.
An interview with INRA researcher, Barbara Baidoo during dissemination workshop.
News
Farm to Fork: Learning to Read Food's Metabolic Logs
Technology is making it easy to see the whole picture of what we eat
Media Coverage
UNU-EHS Climate Finance Expert, Soenke Kreft, Featured in News Article on Pre-COP Meeting
A pre-COP meeting took place from 13-14 October, in Brasília, Brazil. Among the key agenda items was the “Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T.”
Media Coverage
Role of higher education institutions in advancing UN goals highlighted
At the University Dialogue on Pact for Future Implementation, Adam Day considers how universities can support the UN’s global agenda.
Announcement
Apply Now to Join the Next Cohort of the UNFCCC - UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship
Applications to the UNFCCC - UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme are currently open.
Book
Learning, Collaborating and Transforming: The 20-Year Journey of the Global RCE Network
This book marks the 20th year of the Global RCE Network through stories, insights and analyses from RCE initiatives worldwide.
Blog Post
If UN80 is to deliver more than budget cuts, it should build on Geneva's strengths
As countries are forced to reckon with UN reform, they should invest in Geneva, where the UN delivers and innovates.
News
UNU-EGOV and ISSA explore blockchain’s transformative potential for social security
New report explores how blockchain can enhance transparency and improve data integrity in social security systems.