Health and well-being

Access to good health and well-being is a human right and the foundation of human prosperity. Although significant progress has been made in improving the health of billions of people since 2000, major hurdles remain — particularly in developing countries, where women and children are most vulnerable. 

UNU’s health-related research untangles the growing social, economic, and environmental complexity that threatens to outpace the ability of governments and communities to manage the well-being of their citizens. Our work assesses key elements of healthy development to ensure they are reinforced by health policy.

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News

The Bat-Man connection through a One Health Biolens

Roman Espinal is transmitting epidemiological surveillance capabilities that support the case against habitat loss.

24 Oct 2026

Seminar

Mangrove Ecosystems as Nature-Based Protection against the Early-Life Mortality Effects of Floods

Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Enrico Nichelatti, Postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Socio-Economic Inequality at the University of Luxembourg, LUX.

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Journal Article

Integrating Mental Health Preparedness for Climate-Affected Populations into European Adaptation Management

Climate change is increasingly recognized as a determinant of mental health.

15 Sep 2026