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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Side Event

Water for Climate Mental Health Resilience

On 20 March, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS will co-organise a side event as part of the UN 2023 Water Conference.

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Event

Toward Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Luang Prabang

UNU-IAS will hold an online session of the 67th Annual Meeting of the Comparative and International Education Society

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News

Nature for Life Hub Features UNU-IAS Research on Biodiversity, Health, and Sustainability

The virtual event organized by UNDP highlighted transformative actions for a nature-positive future

20 Jan 2023

News

COP27 Side Event Explores Impacts of Climate Change on Mental Health

Experts from UNU and other UN organisations discussed the linkage between climate change and mental health at COP27.

12 Nov 2022

Event

Tourism and the SDGs — Local Food and Sustainable Development

On 26 October 2022 UNU-IAS will host an online seminar on the topic Tourism and the SDGs — Local Food and Sustainable Development.

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Blog Post

Unpacking Good Mental Health for World Mental Health Month

Mental health is a critical pillar of overall health. It is not the opposite of mental illness, not equal to feeling happy, not static.

10 Oct 2022

Event

Decolonising Global Health: Programme Launch

UNU-IIGH will host an event to launch the new research programme, Decolonising Global Health.

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Event

Knowledge and Innovation: Investment for a New Africa

Seeking potential partnerships for science, technology, and investment in water, energy, material sciences, biotechnology, health and ICT between Africa and Japan.

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