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).
Media Coverage
UNU Research Impact Highlighted in 2027 University Rankings
UNU ranked first among universities in Japan for citations per paper and percentage of internationally co-authored papers.
News
UNU Resource Nexus Contributes to Advancing Sustainable and Circular Construction through CARE Collaboration
CARE Autumn Retreat revealed new opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration on climate-neutral, resource-efficient construction.
Person
News
UNU-CRIS Contributes to the Routledge Companion to International Law and Responsible Business
Publication Alert: Contribution of the Chapter on "Regional Economic Integration and Responsible Business" is now online and is open access.
Seminar
Future Scenarios for Relations between Latin America and China
Shifting global geopolitics and supply chain realignments reshape the partnership between Latin America and China.
Project
Theoretical and methodological advancements towards an integrated sustainability assessment framework (SustainFrame)
SustainFrame is a subproject of the CARE Cluster of Excellence, an interdisciplinary research initiative advancing resource-efficient, climate-neutral, and resilient construction systems.
Project
Resource Management Textbook
Textbook on resource management covering policy, efficiency, assessment, and stakeholder engagement; translated from German to English.
News
COP31 Sessions Build Capacity for Climate Adaptation and Negotiations
UNU-IAS delivered two practical training sessions at the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Türkiye