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).
Report
Conflict Economies and Peace Operations: A Case Study on Peace and Security and Development Responses to Conflict Minerals in Eastern DRC
What eastern DRC’s conflict minerals reveal about the challenges of addressing regional conflict economies – and the role peace operations can play.
Person
Article
5 Hard Truths about the Air We Breathe
Air pollution is easy to miss. What if the air around us is affecting our health more than we think?
Media Coverage
Lisa Hartmann Featured in Mongabay Article on Indigenous Communities in the Philippines
UNU-EHS researcher Lisa Hartmann speaks to Mongabay about Indigenous communities’ deep connection to nature and the impacts of biodiversity loss.
News
UNCCD COP17 Event Highlights Need to Finance Landscape Governance
An event at the UN desertification conference in Ulaanbaatar urged investment in governance to achieve effective and sustained landscape action.
Person
Lin Lin
Lin LIN is the Training and Education Officer at the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau), where she leads the design, development, delivery and evaluation of the Institute’s capacity development programmes. She is also responsible for the Institute’s contributions to degree programmes developed with UNU hub universities, working closely with partner universities on curriculum design and joint programme development.
News
UNU Macau and the Blue Institute Sign MOU on Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development
The partnership brings digital technologies and marine conservation together to advance the Blue Economy.
Journal Article
Behavioural Change Interventions to Promote Climate Action: An Umbrella Review Protocol (Version 1)
This umbrella review protocol provides a systematic approach to synthesising accumulated knowledge.