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
Symposium
Accelerating Transformative Actions: The Role of the Private Sector in Sustainable Development
TOKYO: UNU and the Keio University xSDG Laboratory will co-host a symposium exploring how business leaders can take action to support sustainable development.
Lecture
Japan-ASEAN Bridges Event Series: A Financial Approach to Climate Risk
TOKYO: On 4 March 2024, UNU and the International Peace Foundation will co-host a lecture by Robert F. Engle III, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences.
News
In conversation with Liliana Narvaez: “Wetlands are our history and future”
Interview with Liliana Narvaez on her passion for wetlands and their role in climate change mitigation.
News
Regional Dialogue Shares Good Practices for National Biodiversity Plans
Representatives from South & East Asia exchanged experiences for revising & implementing national biodiversity strategies & action plans (NBSAPs).
News
Call For Submissions | UNU Macau AI Conference 2024
Theme: AI for All: Bridging Divides, Building A Sustainable Future Deadline for submissions: 31 Jan 2024 18:00 (Macau Time)
Brief
Reforming the Global Financial Architecture to Address the Challenges of Refugee Hosting as a Global Public Good
Unpacking the ways reforms of the global financial architecture can support efforts to address the challenges of forced displacement.
Brief
Elevating the UN Peacebuilding Commission: Proposals for the Summit of the Future
Recommendations to improve the UN’s Peacebuilding Commission ahead of the Summit of the Future.
Advisory Committee Member
Prof. Akissa Bahri
Dr Akissa Bahri is currently a Professor at the National Agricultural Institute of Tunisia (INAT).
Advisory Committee Member
Prof. Christophe Cudennec
Christophe Cudennec has 25 years of experience in hydrology and management of related resources, demands, territories, risks and interfaces across a variety of hydroclimate and geographic settings.
Advisory Committee Member
Dr Lisa Schipper
Dr Lisa Schipper is an Environmental Social Science Research Fellow in the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford.