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
Brief
Brief: Migration and Decent Work: Challenges for the Global South
Recommendations to ensure workers in the Global South have access to decent work.
Brief
Brief: From Promises to Practice: Towards the Effective Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration
Recommendations to support implementation of the Global Compact on Migration.
Brief
Understanding the Links between Social Protection and Migration in Low- and Middle-income Countries
Exploring this relationship between access to social protection and the ability or need to migrate.
Staff
Kavitha Kalaivanan
Kavitha Kalaivanan is an Administrative Assistant at UNU-IAS.
Staff
Terumi Harada
Terumi Harada is an Administrative Associate at UNU-IAS.
Conversation Series
Clean Water and Sanitation for All by 2030? What Needs to Be Done
TOKYO: On 6 November, UNU will host a conversation with Catarina de Albuquerque, CEO of Sanitation and Water for All.
Staff
Dong-Wook Kim
Dong-Wook Kim is an Academic Librarian at UNU-IAS.
News
Winners of Youth Art Challenge Announced
The 2023 RCE Youth Art Challenge focused on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).
Working Paper
Unlocking the Potential: The Call for an International Decade of Data
Prioritizing and advancing data as the bedrock for social and economic development.
Working Paper
The Time is Now: Establishing a Mutual Commitment Framework (MCF) to Accelerate Data Collaboratives
Accelerating the establishment of operational (and legally cognizable) data collaboratives.