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
Announcements
New UNU Report Highlights Lessons for Building Climate Resilience Based on Experiences from the 2021 Floods in Western Europe
A new report by UNU-EHS, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS provides five key recommendations for strengthening climate resilience.
Conversation Series
Reimagining Higher Education for a Complex World
TOKYO: UNU will host a conversation with Professor Adam Habib, Director of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
News
Report Explores Digital Access as a Human Right
UNU-EGOV and the Digital Future Society present their latest joint report examining how universal digital access is a means of achieving SDG 11.
Event
Sustainable Cities Discussion Forum
HELSINKI/ONLINE: UNU-WIDER and the City of Helsinki will host the third Sustainable Cities Discussion Forum series event, featuring SDG 13.
Event
Second Sustainability Impulse at the Dresden World Trade Centre
DRESDEN: On 30 May, UNU-FLORES will co-organise a talk event during its Sustainability Week, as part of the German Action Days for Sustainability.
Conference
ICEGOV 2023 – 16th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance
BELO HORIZONTE: The 16th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2023) will be hosted in Brazil.
Event
Unlocking Open Data
GUIMARÃES: UNU-EGOV will host a seminar on open data governance in the context of the digital transformation of the public sector.
Conference
Public Forum of the 9th IPSI Global Conference
AKITA: UNU-IAS will co-organise a public forum as part of the Ninth Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.
Lecture
Professor Alexander Adam Kwapong Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and Economic Growth
ACCRA/ONLINE: UNU-INRA will host a lecture on the theme of AI for Economic Development, featuring Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of UNU.
Article
Four Global Problems That Will Be Aggravated by the UK’s Recent Cuts to International Aid
The UK is among countries cutting international aid payments, which could impact four key areas: poverty, extremism, democracy, and refugees.