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.
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Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
Report
Reversing Environmental Degradation in Africa and Asia(West Africa Scoping Report)
This report examines environmental degradation in West Africa, focusing on deforestation, soil degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss.
Side Event
Implementing Nature Positive through Landscape Approaches
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN: This side event of the Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 will discuss collaborative sustainable landscape management.
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Gustavo Rojas
Gustavo Rojas is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Jiayi Xu
Jiayi Xu is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.
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Naomi Mervó-Kovács
Naomi Mervó-Kovács is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.
Research Fellow
Garima Agarwal
As of June 2026, Garima Agarwal is a Visiting Fellow at the UNU-EGOV.
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Jarre Lambert
Jarre Lambert is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.
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Aden Anwar
Aden Anwar is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.