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).
Media Coverage
Tenth Global IPSI Conference Featured on Japanese TV
Nippon Television showcased recent activities of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.
Announcement
Next Course: “Beneficial Microorganisms in Agriculture: Bridging the Gap Between Lab and Field”, August 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Julián Rafael Dib at PROIMI-CONICET in Tucumán, Argentina.
News
Nidhi Nagabhatla will co-Lead the Committee on Data Policy and Sustainable Development Goals
Nidhi Nagabhatla has been nominated to co-lead the committee on Data Policy and Sustainable Development Goals Beyond 2030 Agenda.
Expert
Christoph Schmitt
Christoph Schmitt, Academic Affiliate at UNU-FLORES.
Person
Person
Yifan Mao
Yifan Mao is a research fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau who focused on the intersection of AI, education, and a sustainable future.
Article
Ancestral Sociohydrology: Transforming Water Research by Learning from Multiple Ways of Knowing, Relating to, and Governing Water
The contemporary scientific concept of the hydrological cycle emerged within a positivist paradigm.
Commentary
Putting Sustainability at the Center of the AI Conversation
Writing in The Japan Times, our expert Jerome Silla highlights the transformative potential of AI for sustainable development.