Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

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 Junior Research Fellow

Bavo Stevens

Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).

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Exhibition: “Conciencia Vol. 2” by Ciro Palomino

Building on last year's exhibition, "Conciencia Vol. 2" presents a broader selection of Ciro Palomino’s works exploring global challenges and the SDGs.

Project 13 Aug 2026

Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM)

A capacity development programme empowering youth to develop solutions for local and global sustainability challenges.

Project 13 Aug 2026

Legal Research on Climate Governance after the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion

This project explores the advisory opinion’s influence over climate change negotiations and litigation.

Project 13 Aug 2026

K-Eco Global Net-Zero Partnership (K-GNP)

This project aims to develop research-based capacity building modules for effective implementation and governance of the Paris Agreement.