Research Projects

Generating solutions to pressing development challenges

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UNU research focuses on the challenges faced by the United Nations and its Member States. Our current research portfolio supports all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 to inspire global action to overcome the world’s biggest challenges.

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Project 27 Nov 2020

Education for Sustainable Development - RCEs and ProSPER.Net

The aim of this project is to generate, accelerate and mainstream Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

Project 20 Nov 2013

UNU Series on Regionalism (World Reports on Regional Integration)

UNU's Series on Regionalism offers a platform for innovative work on regionalism from a global and inter-disciplinary perspective.

Project 20 Dec 2013

UNU Global Seminar Japan — Shonan Session

The UNU Global Seminars brings together experts from academia and policymaking in Japan and abroad to share perspectives on global concerns.

Collection 15 Apr 2026

من النزاع إلى السلام: نزع سلاح حزب العمال الكردستاني والإمكانات البيئية للسلام في الشرق الأوسط

يمكن أن يسهم إدماج العدالة الانتقالية الخضراء في عملية السلام بين حزب العمال الكردستاني وتركيا في معالجة الأضرار البيئية وتعزيز سلام دائم وشامل

Series 01 Apr 2026

UNU-CRIS Research Report Series

Providing comprehensive research and case studies on regional and global challenges.

Series 01 Apr 2026

UNU-CRIS Working Paper Series

Showcasing the foundations of tomorrow's impactful research.

Series 01 Apr 2026

UNU-CRIS Insight Brief Series

Providing insights on key topics, trends and events.

News 15 Mar 2026

Essays on Global Regionalism Available Now

Essays on Global Regionalism is an open-access, two-volume collection of ~100 essays exploring how regions shape world politics and governance.

Series 27 Mar 2026

UNU-CRIS Policy Brief Series

Providing understanding and recommendations for better policy and governance.

Series 24 Mar 2026

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