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).
Collection
The Water-energy-food-ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus
Technologies and finance to address climate vulnerability in Sub-Saharan Africa
Expert
Arundhuti Banerjee
Arundhuti Banerjee
Expert
Sylvain Ponserre
Sylvain Ponserre
Expert
Maria Sol Saliva
Maria Sol Saliva
Expert
Hasina Razafindrakoto
Hasina Razafindrakoto
Expert
Krishnan Narasimhan
Krishnan Narasimhan
Article
What is El Niño? And why does it matter in a Warming World?
El Niño is a natural climate pattern influencing global weather. Learn why it is increasingly important to understand in a warming world.
Journal Article
Enhancing Tea Agrifood System Resilience Amid Geopolitical Tensions: A Resource Nexus-Based System Dynamics Analysis
This publication was released as part of the UNU-FLORES focus area Resilient Food, Forest and Ecosystems.