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).
News
World Bank’s Mobile Government Working Group Explores Next-Generation Mobile Service Delivery
UNU is a member of the working group and is represented by Morten Meyerhoff Nielsen of UNU-EGOV
Press Release
Don't Forget About Us – Urban Communities Are Building Momentum for Climate Action
How communities are driving the just, people-powered climate transition we need.
Media Coverage
Adopting Indicators for Climate Adaptation
An op-ed by our expert Naoyuki Okano argues for concrete, globally-recognized metrics to strengthen adaptation and protect vulnerable communities.
Event
Publication Launch: "Greening Communities Guidance: Lifelong Learning for Climate and Sustainability Action"
ONLINE: This event will launch a new publication on the role of cities and local communities in advancing climate action through lifelong learning.
Person
Roser Cuatrecasas
Roser Gascons Cuatrecasas is a Global Fellow with UNU-CPR’s Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Pillar.
Person
Devika Kumar
Devika Manish Kumar is a Global Fellow with UNU-CPR’s Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Pillar.
Press Release
New UNU Institute in Hungary Will Advance Research on Issues of Peace, Security and Transformative Technologies
The institute will advance futures literacy as a tool to shape how the world confronts geopolitical conflicts exacerbated by technological change.
Event
3rd Annual Meeting of the Greening Education Partnership
BELÉM, BRAZIL & ONLINE: This event will discuss the central role of education in climate action and showcase initiatives driving system-wide transformation.