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.
Project
Flexible Office: Concept for Resource Optimisation (FLORES)
This project at UNU FLORES seeks to make a significant shift from fixed desks assigned to each employee to spaces designed according to functions and needs
Event
UNU Generative AI Series | Wellbeing and Videogames: Navigating the Digital Playground
Join us to explore the complexities, benefits, and risks of digital gaming for young people, and discover what fosters positive play experiences.
Article
The World Is Not Prepared for the Sand and Dust Storms Crisis
UNCCD COP16 is an opportunity for UN Member States to set a serious global agenda that addresses the silent crisis of sand and dust storms.
Blog Post
Securing a Pact for the Future that course-corrects for planet and people
Looking ahead to the Summit of the Future what would be a meaningful outcome that secures a healthy planet for current and future generations?
Series
Innovation in the Emerging AI & Climate Landscape
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform climate action.
News
How investment in developing countries’ infrastructure can be accelerated – and why this is crucial for the SDGs
New insights from a policy brief co-authored by UNU-MERIT Professorial Fellow Anthony Bartzokas
Brief
Revitalizing Local Economies: A Case of Japan's Furusato Nozei Program and Its Digital Transformation Impact on Tax Decentralization, Economic Growth, and Sustainable Development
A Case of Japan's Furusato Nozei Program and Its Digital Transformation Impact on Tax Decentralization, Economic Growth, and Sustainable Development
Workshop
Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals – Asian and European Perspectives and Beyond
BRUSSELS & ONLINE: This workshop will explore methods, practices, challenges and opportunities of SDG localization across regions, as well as at city and subnational levels.
Expert
Haoxuan Yu
Haoxuan Yu is a PhD Fellow at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH). He graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from Central South University in China. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Engineering at Monash University and is a visiting PhD scholar at the University of Cambridge, where he focuses on environmental fluid dynamics.