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
Expert
Dr. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi
Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi is the Director of UNU-IAS.
Event
Participatory Policy Research With Children and Youth Affected by Conflict
UNICEF hosted this event to share participatory policy research techniques.
Person
Event
Due Process in UN Targeted Sanctions: Old Challenges, New Approaches
This retreat brought together Security Council members, senior UN officials and international law and academic experts to discuss UN sanctions.
Project
Due Process in UN Targeted Sanctions
The potential to advance the UN Security Council's use of sanctions to achieve its strategic objectives.
Person
Person
Event
Why IT* Matters? Gender Digital Divides in Asia-Pacific
One of the highlights of the panel is the Asia Pacific launch of the EQUALS research group inaugural report.
Expert
Dominic Sett
Dominic Sett is an Associate Academic Officer leading the SAFER-BiH project, which provides risk information to enhance disaster risk management in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the UNU-EHS component of the FloodAdaptVN project, which provides science-based support for flood risk adaptation implementation in Hue, Viet Nam. He is an alumnus of UNU-EHS and the University of Bonn’s Joint Master’s programme, and currently pursues his PhD in Disaster Risk Research at the University of Potsdam.
News
New Collaboration in the Global Effort To Fight Modern Slavery
UNU-CPR collaborates with the University of Nottingham's Rights Lab to work towards SDG target 8.7.