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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

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

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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

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.

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

Expert Student Assistant

Nico Fricke

Nico Fricke

Article 21 Jun 2024

5 Cities Leading the Way in Resilience, Sustainability and Inclusivity

Cities are increasingly vulnerable to climate change and disasters, yet many are becoming the models for resilience and sustainability.

Series 20 Jun 2024

International Financial Architecture

Proposals to reform the international financial system and its governance architecture.

BIG IDEAS Series -

Women, Peace and Security — Why This Is So Critical

ONLINE: On 2 July, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Hideko Hadzialic, Director of the UNDP Representation Office in Tokyo.

Toolkit 20 Jun 2024

Indicators of Resilience in Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS): 2024 Edition

A tool to help local communities assess their socio-ecological resilience and develop a strategy for sustainable landscape management.

Brief 19 Jun 2024

Sustainable Business Practices for Biodiversity: Leveraging Landscape Approaches

Policy guidance on adopting integrated landscape and seascape management to mainstream biodiversity in businesses.

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Vaibhav Aggarwal

Vaibhav is a sustainability practitioner, driven by research, innovation and problem solving approaches. He is an IIT Roorkee alumnus and has more than a decade of corporate experience in Strategy and Policy. 

Expert Community Engagement Associate

Natalia Ruiz Morato

A versatile legal scholar, consultant, and programme manager with expertise in ethnic and rural human rights, food security, biodiversity protection and environmental governance across Latin America, East Asia, the United States and Germany.