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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Education for Sustainable Development - RCEs and ProSPER.Net
The aim of this project is to generate, accelerate and mainstream Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
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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.
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Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in Developing Countries (DEIP)
The DEIP trains policymakers in LMICs and private-sector participants on strategic decision-making about technology and innovation.
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MEIDE (Micro Evidence on Innovation and Development)
MEIDE is a yearly international conference on the topic of micro evidence on innovation and development organized by UNU-MERIT and partners.
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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.
Series
UNU-INWEH Research Report
UNU INWEH Research Report
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Tsunakan Journal
A Japanese journal published by the Global Environmental Outreach Centre (GEOC).
Series
UNU-INWEH Policy Brief
UNU-INWEH Incident brief series reporting impact of climate and disaster incidents
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UNU-INWEH Incident Brief
UNU-INWEH Incident Brief
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UNU-BIOLAC Webinars
Webinars are a way to reach many with up-to-date information and are a great complement to in-person academic activities