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.
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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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CILAC 2026-UNESCO Chair Panel on Science and Agriculture: Sustainability and Competitiveness

A roundtable at Foro CILAC 2026 on how science and innovation are transforming agriculture, sustainability and competitiveness in Latin America

Announcement 30 Sep 2026

Call for Submissions: 12th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest

The contest aims to empower high school students to develop practical solutions for achieving the SDGs. The submission deadline is 27 October 2026.

Commentary 30 Sep 2026

Op-Ed Calls for Empowering Youth as Sustainability Leaders

The Japan Times published an article on youth engagement by UNU-IAS researcher Nafissa Insebayeva and RCE Youth Coordinator Héctor Esparra-Escalera.

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