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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ICEGOV - International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance
This global conference focuses on the use of technology to transform the working of government in order to improve public governance.
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Regional Integration Knowledge System (RIKS)
A web-based information and learning platform on regional integration processes worldwide.
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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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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.
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UNU-EGOV Policy Briefs
UNU-EGOV Policy Briefs
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UNU-CRIS Annual Reports
Yearly snapshots of our research and impact.
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Policy Insights for Resilient Landscapes
Actionable guidance for strengthening landscape resilience, biodiversity conservation, inclusive governance and sustainable livelihoods.
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Circular Textiles
This focus area promotes circular approaches that redefine textiles from waste to resource, lowering environmental impacts throughout their life cycle
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Responsible Electronics
This focus area promotes sustainability across the entire electronics value chain, from design to end of life management.