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

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

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Project 19 Jan 2038

Flexible Office: Concept for Resource Optimisation (FLORES)

This project at UNU FLORES seeks to make a significant shift from fixed desks assigned to each employee to spaces designed according to functions and needs

Multimedia 29 Dec 2025

Video: UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop.

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

Blog Post 19 Jul 2025

UN80 should help solve long-term problems before they become irreversible catastrophes

As a cash-strapped UN rushes to come up with a reform plan to carry on its missions with fewer resources, it risks settling for quick fixes.

News 18 Jul 2025

Community-Led Solutions for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

A side event of the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development showcased solutions to foster socio-ecological resilience

News 17 Jul 2025

In the Field with Lina Rodriguez: Documenting Successful Adaptation in Mountain Regions

How are Andean communities adapting to climate change? Join our expert in the field to uncover local solutions.

Blog Post 17 Jul 2025

From Numbers to People: A Liberian Public Servant's Journey through the MPP

In this blog, Sie Anderson reflects on his journey from Liberia’s accounting department to UNU-MERIT’s MPP program and shares his future aspirations.

News 17 Jul 2025

Connecting Decent Work to Sustainable Growth

UNU-CPR's Dr. Nicole Goldin intervenes at the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

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Webinar: Launch of the Gender Transformation for Africa Supplement in the African Journal of Reproductive Health

The webinar marks the launch of a supplement exploring gaps in knowledge and practice around the operationalisation of GTAs across diverse contexts.

Article 16 Jul 2025

Catastrophic Texas Flood as Science Warned but Sirens Stayed Silent

Robust, locally implemented communication infrastructure and preparedness protocols is vital to ensure protection from catastrophic disaster

Project 15 Jul 2025

Resource Nexus Analytics, Informatics and Data (AID)

The programme aims to enable the Resource Nexus approach to integrated resource management and sustainable development, and to turn UNU-FLORES into the global hub for Resource Nexus Analytics, Informatics, and Data.