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
News
UNU Institute in Macau at the CHI 2019 Conference: Weaving the Threads of CHI
Dr. Hannah Thinyane presented a paper in CHI’s social justice theme about Apprise and the project's contribution to identifying labour exploitation.
Media Coverage
Realism Should Guide the Next Generation of UN Peacekeeping
A new era of realism should guide expectations of UN peacekeeping.
News
UNU-IAS Celebrates the 2019 International Day for Biodiversity
The symposium shared best practices for local communities to protect biodiversity and discussed ways to accelerate action locally and globally.
Expert
Davide Cotti
Davide Cotti is Senior Research Associate at UNU-EHS, where he shares his position between the VARMAP and the EVES divisions.
Event
A New Geopolitics of Converging Risks: The UN and Prevention in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
This event presented a new report on the spread of AI globally.
Project
The New Geopolitics of Converging Risks: The UN and Prevention in the Era of AI
The emerging impacts of AI convergence on the United Nations’ prevention agenda.
Project
Citizenship and Its Discontents in the Middle East: Kurdish Nationalism at an Impasse
The challenges facing Kurdish national identity in Iraqi Kurdistan's stalled political transition and the possibility for a new social contract.
Media Coverage
AI & Global Governance: Robots Will Not Only Wage Future Wars but also Future Peace
AI could revolutionize the way we prevent and solve conflicts globally.
Expert
Claudia Abreu Lopes
Dr Claudia Abreu Lopes is a Research Lead at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).
Project
Monitoring and Evaluation of WFP's Country Strategic Plan in Kenya from 2019 to 2023
This project aims to evaluate the outcomes of WFP’s aid for refugees and vulnerable populations affected by disasters in Kenya from 2019 to 2023.