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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

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

Project 19 Jan 2038

‘CRoss-sEcToral planning decisIoN-maKing platform to foster climate Action’ — ‘RethinkAction’

This project will build a cross-sectoral platform to deliver clear and valuable information on climate change that supports decision making.

Series 28 Mar 2024

5 Reasons to Reduce Food Waste and Promote Sustainable Consumption Patterns

One fifth of all food ends up being discarded, while one third of humanity grapples with food insecurity.

News 28 Mar 2024

Training of Trainers to Enhance Digital Security and Cyber Resilience for Gender Equality Advocates

UNU Macau and UN Women partnership on enhancing digital security for gender equality advocates.

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UNESCO-UNU webinar on generative AI and education

The webinar is designed around the guidance for GenAI in education and research with opening remarks by Tshilidzi Marwala and Stefania Giannini.

Media Coverage 28 Mar 2024

Japanese Newspapers Feature 9th Youth Environmental Activity Contest

The 9th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest was featured in special print editions of the Yomiuri SDGs Newspaper and Chukosei Newspaper.

Announcement 26 Mar 2024

Bonn AI & Climate 2024

UNU-EHS is organizing an Expert Meeting on AI & Climate.

News 25 Mar 2024

Former UNU Senior Vice-Rector Prof. Taikan Oki Awarded 2024 Stockholm Water Prize

Professor Oki will receive the prize at a royal ceremony during World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden.

Series 23 Mar 2024

5 Insights from the State of the Climate Report 2023: Record-breaking Climate Trends and Urgent Calls for Action

The state of the climate in 2023 gave ominous new significance to the phrase “off the charts”, new WMO report finds.