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).
Feature
Looking Beyond Global Institutions in Climate Governance
Gina Kozianka on local actors and the changing landscape of global governance.
Feature
Adaptability and Inclusion in a Changing Governance Landscape
Nurul Sofia on adaptability, inclusion and accountability in global governance.
Feature
Trust as a Foundation for Governance Innovation
Annalena Edler on rebuilding trust in global governance.
News
In the Field with Tarisai Kanyepi: Making Agricultural Knowledge Accessible through Co-Creation
How co-creating storybooks, videos and games with farmers in Ghana is making sustainable agriculture more inclusive, practical and accessible
Research Fellow
Kirsten Schuettler
Kirsten Schuettler is Africa Chief Economist at GIZ and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Article
In the Field with Yauheniya Shershunovich: Measuring What Matters, from Bhutan to the World
UNU-EHS researchers work with partners to explore how well-being can become a foundation for the next generation of sustainable development.
Project
Innovation for African Farming Systems
Co-developing innovations for sustainable land management in West African smallholder farming systems (COINS) supports climate-resilient agriculture.
Person
Jingke Xu
Jingke Xu is a research fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau who supports Generative AI & Education research group.