Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Sustainable Development

Global Change and Planetary Boundaries

An in-depth look at selected SDGs and UN efforts to achieve them, with a focus on Planet, Prosperity and Partnership.

Sustainable Development

The UN System and Sustainable Development

An in-depth look at selected SDGs and UN efforts to achieve them, with a focus on People, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership.

Policy Brief 10 Jun 2026

International Inequality and Post-Quantum Cryptography

What happens when quantum computers can break today's encryption?

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