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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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Series 22 Jun 2026

UNU-EGOV Policy Briefs

UNU-EGOV Policy Briefs

Commentary 20 Jun 2026

The Crested Ibis Returns to Noto

An op-ed in The Japan News discusses the reintroduction of an extinct bird species and socio-ecological restoration on the Noto Peninsula, Japan.

Article 22 Jun 2026

Global Health Security Is the Test That Multilateralism Cannot Afford to Fail

The future of multilateralism will not be determined by how its defenders argue for its importance, but by whether institutions deliver its benefits.

Commentary 20 Jun 2026

Tokyo Shimbun Features UNU-IAS Director in SDGs Column

Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi shared insights on the role of satoyama landscapes in preserving biodiversity.

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Science Talk: Water Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance

Understanding the Indirect Toll of Conflict

Article 22 Jun 2026

The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly the size of Sicily: human activities are a major reason why

Human activity and river diversion, alongside climate change, are rapidly shrinking the Caspian Sea and threatening its ecosystems and economy.

Blog Post 20 Jun 2026

The Next Secretary-General Needs a Geneva Strategy

The UN’s future depends not just on reform, but on better connecting Geneva’s expertise to global decision-making.