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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.
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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.

Project 19 Jan 2038

Flexible Office: Concept for Resource Optimisation (FLORES)

This project at UNU FLORES seeks to make a significant shift from fixed desks assigned to each employee to spaces designed according to functions and needs

Collection 22 Mar 2025

Book Chapter | Mis/disinformation and infodemics since COVID-19: the double-edged sword of open government

Open government during COVID-19 was a double-edged sword, enabling both transparency & mis/disinformation spread.

Announcement 21 Mar 2025

DNC 2025 Conference 4th Circular

Access the newly released 4th circular for the Dresden Nexus Conference 2025.

Announcement 21 Mar 2025

Next Course: “CICICA Central American Course in Single-cell Cancer Analysis”, July 2025

Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Ricardo Chinchilla Monge at Universidad de Costa Rica in San José, Costa Rica.

Person Senior Researcher in Multilateralism and Global Governance

Caroline Dunton

Dr. Caroline Dunton is a Senior Researcher in Multilateralism and Global Governance at UNU-CPR.

News 20 Mar 2025

5 Benefits of Innovative IoT Irrigation in a Changing Climate

Discover how IoT irrigation boosts water efficiency, crop resilience and climate adaptation with smart technology and AI-powered forecasting.

Series 20 Mar 2025

Glacial Lake Outburst Floods: A Growing Climate Threat

Glacial Lake Outburst Floods are rising due to climate change. Urgent action, funding and cooperation are key to preventing catastrophic impacts.

News 20 Mar 2025

Symposium Discusses Disaster Recovery For Resilient Communities

The event highlighted post-disaster recovery efforts on Noto Peninsula, Japan, leveraging social, natural and cultural assets.

Person Research Associate

Aleksis Oreschnikoff

Aleksis Oreschnikoff is a Research Associate at UNU-CPR, where he contributes his expertise in science policy to the Global Governance Innovation Platform.