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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Feature 02 Sep 2026

Learning from Demand for Global Initiatives

Yanne Horas on participation, governance and debt initiatives.

Feature 02 Sep 2026

Reimagining Global Governance Beyond the Status Quo

Sanjay Reddy on institutional gaps, coordination and new models.

Feature 02 Sep 2026

Building More Participatory Global Governance

Aly Zulficar Rahim on participation, technology and global governance.

Feature 02 Sep 2026

Innovating Across Institutions to Address Loss and Damage

Michael Franczak on institutional coordination and climate finance.

Feature 02 Sep 2026

Learning from Failure to Improve Global Governance

Philipp Schönrock on institutional leadership and co-creation.

Feature 02 Sep 2026

Making Global Governance More Flexible

Joel Trachtman on updating international rules and overcoming governance gaps.

Feature 02 Sep 2026

Rethinking Climate Governance Through Multi-Stakeholder Negotiation

María Ortiz Pérez on participation, flexibility and climate governance.

Feature 02 Sep 2026

Rethinking Global Governance for Emerging Challenges

Stewart Patrick on emerging risks and new models of global governance.

Report 02 Sep 2026

General Assembly Engagement on Peace and Security in the 80th Session

General Assembly Engagement on Peace and Security in the 80th Session.