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
Project
Digital Transformation Strategy of Georgia 2021-2025
Develop Georgia's Digital Transformation Strategy 2021-2025, enhancing public sector services and societal integration, based on past successes and global best practices.
Article
Tackling COVID-19 and Climate Change in Unison Will Help Us Better Protect People on the Move
A coordinated effort to tackle COVID-19 and climate change is needed to ensure the human rights and livelihoods of migrants and refugees.
News
Second SDG–UP Workshop Discusses Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
The workshop explored how SDGs-related university activities can be evaluated using the rankings.
News
Call for Papers: "Problem Structures and the Policy Process" Panel at ICPP5
Abstracts are being accepted until 29 January 2021 for a resource nexus panel at the 5th International Conference on Public Policy in Barcelona.
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Sustainability of Wastewater Management: A Socio-Ecological System (SES) Approach for Textile Industry in Bangladesh
The project will address the challenges of wastewater management in the textile industry.
Seminar
Integrated Assessment of Water Resources and Aquatic Ecosystem
The next joint Nexus Seminar Series will feature Prof. Daniel Karthe, Head of UNU-FLORES Nexus Research Programme.
Project
Multifunctional Use of Agricultural Landscapes Under Climate Change Conditions
The project aims to develop strategies for a multifunctional rural landscape by considering the characteristics of a pilot area of Tanzania
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Inequality and governance in unstable democracies – the mediating role of trust
This project seeks to provide new insights and empirical evidence on how trust shapes the relationship between economic inequality and governance.
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The state and statebuilding in the Global South – international and local interactions
This project focuses on the state and statebuilding in the Global South with attention to the interaction between international and local actors, institutions, and context.
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Clientelist politics and economic development – theories, perspectives and new directions
This project aims to build and deepen connections between literatures on clientelist politics and economic development