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).
News
Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and UNU-INRA host IPCC outreach meeting in Accra
IPCC organises outreach event during 3 day meeting on methodologies, metrics and indicators for assessing climate change impacts and adaptation.
News
UNU contributes to UN Open Source Week 2026
The event is scheduled for 22-26 June 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Feature
Edited Volume
Essays on Global Regionalism II
Will Regions Save the World?
News
Mainstreaming Gender in Water and Sanitation Issues
A World Water Day event highlighted the need for rights-based, gender-responsive solutions to the water crisis.
Brief
Governance Developments Shaping Sovereign Credit Assessments
How governance structures shape sovereign credit assessments and the transmission of reforms into ratings.
Press Release
UNU‑BIOLAC Participates in the NERPS Conference 2026 in Japan
The conference was part of the Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability efforts to bridge evidence and policy
Person