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
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Empowering Farmers, Changing Futures: How a UNU-VIE Project Helped Maryanne Gichanga Transform Agriculture in Kenya
How UNU-VIE support helped scale a climate-smart innovation, contributing to more informed decisions and greater resilience for farmers in Kenya.
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From Kathmandu to New York: An Alumnus’ Journey to the UN
Master's Programme Alumnus Niroj Sapkota recounts his journey from Nepal to Bonn and to the halls of the UN.
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Five Strategic Considerations for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Land Management
Discover 5 key strategies to align renewable energy with sustainable land use.
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Clean Energy from Bioelectrochemical Systems
The III Latin-American Week of Microbial Bioelectrochemistry gathered students from the region to explore the potential of cells (literally)
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Webinar #2 | Types of Articles Journals Want and an Overview of Information Polity
The webinar focuses on article types sought by journals and editorial perspectives. The guest is Sorin Dan, Associate Editor of Information Polity.
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Suraj Saikia
Suraj Pratim Saikia is a Global Fellow with UNU-CPR’s Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Pillar.
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Jeewon Park
Jeewon Park is a Visiting Fellow at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
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UNU-EGOV Welcomes Multimedia Students From Escola Martins Sarmento
The study visit introduced the Unit’s mission and highlighted the importance of multimedia in contemporary communication.
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Turning Lichens into High-Tech Starts with the Typical Petri Dish
Erika Calla learnt how to cultivate Peruvian lichens to be able to study the secrets to their tolerance to ultraviolet radiation