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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Exploring Colombia's Paramo One Molecule at a Time

Emerson Arciniegas’ fellowship underscores the role of conserved páramo biodiversity in advancing international antimicrobial research

19 Mar 2026

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UNU-CRIS Participates in the Resilience and Sustainability Summit 2026

Nidhi Nagabhatla took part in a panel discussion as part of RESSUMMIT 2026's special plenary on Strategic Knowledge on Climate Change.

17 Mar 2026

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UNU-CRIS Policy Brief on Strengthening Patient Advocacy in South Asia Selected to Present at ACUNS

This Policy Brief is selected for presentation at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS), 1-3 July 2026.

16 Mar 2026

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Nidhi Nagabhatla to Join as Distinguished Speaker at International Conference in New Delhi

Nidhi Nagabhatla, Senior Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS, has been invited to be a distinguished speaker at an International Conference in New Delhi

07 Mar 2026