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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Series 04 Jun 2025

MMDP Insights

This series provides regular insights into UNU-MERIT's Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP).

Collection 05 Jun 2025

Building a Global Minerals Trust for a Just Green Transition

The Policy Brief outlines a governance framework for critical minerals essential to AI and clean energy—proposing a global trust to avoid conflict.

Collection 27 May 2025

January 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: Once-in-a-Generation Events Now Happen Frequently

Climate change had a role but did not cause the LA wildfires

Series 19 May 2025

Affiliated Researchers

Learn more about our Affiliated Researchers

Series 15 May 2025

PhD Graduates

Discover our PhD Alumni.

Collection 13 May 2025

Policy Brief | Health Online Services in Portugal

Health Online Services in Portugal policy brief analyzes 2019-2023 HOSPI data, finding strong tech but weak online patient services.

Collection 06 May 2025

Beyond Planting Trees: Taking Advantage of Satellite Observations to Improve Forest Carbon Management and Wildfire Prevention

Planting trees and conventional carbon offset projects may only exacerbate wildfire hazards

Series 05 Jun 2025

Global Health Symposium

Strengthening Global Health Governance: Defending the Public Interest and Holding Powerful Private Actors Accountable

Series 24 Apr 2025

Management Team

Learn more about our Management Team

Project 23 Apr 2025

Assembly for peace

Raising awareness about the pivotal role the General Assembly could play in the maintenance of peace and security.