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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Expert Policy Fellow, Environmental Law and Justice

Tariro Mbiba

Tariro Mbiba is a legal and policy professional with expertise in environmental law and justice, human rights, and sustainable development.  

Media Coverage 11 Mar 2025

Insuring the uninsurable: UNU-EHS Researcher featured in BBC programme on climate change and insurance

UNU-EHS Senior Researcher and climate insurance expert, Sinja Buri, interviewed by BBC World New's Business Daily programme on parametric insurance.

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Strengthening Global Health Governance: Defending the Public Interest and Holding Powerful Private Actors Accountable

The event explores the influence of powerful private actors in global health and discusses ways to enhance accountability and protect public interest.

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Sustainability Strategies for a Better Future

On 21 March 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Eva Kraus, Artistic Director of the Bundeskunsthalle (Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany).

Blog Post 11 Mar 2025

Pivoting development for a new era

Leaders face diminishing levels of foreign aid. Here’s three ways they (and their partners) can look to adapt.

News 10 Mar 2025

Next Conference: “Molecular Biosystems Conference on Eukaryotic Gene Regulation & Functional Genomics”, September 2025

Apply for a participation grant for the conference coordinated by Dr. Luis Larrondo in Puerto Varas, Chile

Expert Contractor ERA GIZ

Christopher Fairless

Christopher Fairless

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Migration Seminar Series: Safeguarding (Digital) Cultural Heritage in Crises: Connecting Palestinians Beyond Borders and Forced Separation

Safeguarding Digital Cultural Heritage in Crises—understanding how tech protects and threatens Palestinian heritage amid conflict and displacement.

News 10 Mar 2025

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SDG–UP Public Symposium

TOKYO & ONLINE: On 27 March 2025, UNU-IAS will host a symposium to discuss sustainability initiatives by members of the UNU-SDG Universities Platform.