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).
Event
High-level Discussion: Cooperation or Confrontation?
Dresden Forum for International Politics
Blog Post
From Helmets to Handshakes: Recasting UN Peace Operations for an Age of Deal-Making
With peacemaking shifting beyond the UN, peace operations must adapt to remain relevant in an era of fast, fragile deals.
Project
WetlandHealth4UNGoals
The project aims to assess wetland condition and provision of diverse values to inform wetland monitoring/reporting for wider sustainability goals.
Project
Ecosystem‑Based Flood Risk Management for Urban Resilience in Central Viet Nam
FloodAdaptVN supports resilient urban development in central Viet Nam by integrating EbA as part of comprehensive flood risk management strategies.
News
In Memoriam: Dr. J. Craig Venter
The relentless pursuit of understanding the relationship between the genetic code and biological function
Project
Adapting to Extreme Events with Nature-based Solutions
GreenAdapt co-creates green pathways to boost water security, resilience and nature in European river basins facing floods and droughts.
Person
Blog Post
Reflecting on the CPIA Project Through the Lens of the 17 November 2025 Maputo Advisory Committee Meeting
Developments and progress of Catalysing Policy Improvement in Africa (CPIA)