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
UNU Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
News
UNCCD COP17 Event Highlights Need to Finance Landscape Governance
An event at the UN desertification conference in Ulaanbaatar urged investment in governance to achieve effective and sustained landscape action.
Person
Lin Lin
Lin LIN is the Training and Education Officer at the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau), where she leads the design, development, delivery and evaluation of the Institute’s capacity development programmes. She is also responsible for the Institute’s contributions to degree programmes developed with UNU hub universities, working closely with partner universities on curriculum design and joint programme development.
News
UNU Macau and the Blue Institute Sign MOU on Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development
The partnership brings digital technologies and marine conservation together to advance the Blue Economy.
Journal Article
Behavioural Change Interventions to Promote Climate Action: An Umbrella Review Protocol (Version 1)
This umbrella review protocol provides a systematic approach to synthesising accumulated knowledge.
Event
UN Day Dresden 2026 “Rethinking Mobility”
Ceremony to mark United Nations Day (UN Day) 2026, including the presentation of the “Dresden Local Agenda Prize 2026” on 5 November 2026
Conversation Series
The 2027 SDG Summit: What Does It Mean for the SDGs and the Post-2030 Development Agenda?
On 11 September 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Haoliang Xu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of UNDP.
Person
Dharamdas Suresh Kumar
Dharamdas Suresh Kumar is Operations & Finance Associate at UNU Global Health.
Non-degree
Global Leadership Training Programme for Sustainable Development in Africa
Equipping future global leaders with skills and strategies to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs in Africa.