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.
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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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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 29 Dec 2025

Video: UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop.

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

News 18 Oct 2025

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 18 Oct 2025

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 17 Oct 2025

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 17 Oct 2025

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 17 Oct 2025

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 17 Oct 2025

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 17 Oct 2025

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.