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

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.

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Bavo Stevens

Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).

News 27 Mar 2027

UNU‑INWEH Briefs the Group of Friends on Water and Peace in Geneva

The global water bankruptcy report was presented to Member States, providing pathways for advancing cooperation, stability, and peace.

News 08 Apr 2026

In the Field with Flannery Johnson: What Agrivoltaics Looks Like on the Ground in The Gambia

Step into the field in The Gambia with one of our researchers and learn about agrivoltaics, farming and daily life.

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Antonella di Trapani

Antonella di Trapani is a Senior Research Fellow at UNU, with extensive experience in science policy and diplomacy, strategic research governance, and stakeholder engagement. 

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