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
Seminar
The Personal is Political: Re-imagining Data Governance in the Context of Digital Health
On 8 March, UNU-IIGH will organise a webinar focusing on data governance and sexual and reproductive health.
Blog Post
Redistributing Paid Work between Genders: The Key to Gender Equality?
Increasing women's representation in technology may require a societal transformation that sees more men taking on roles in paid care sectors.
Side Event
Urban Sustainability: How Can Cities Tackle Floods?
On 22 March, UNU-MERIT will co-organise a World Water Day event to discuss the drivers of urban flooding and how to build resilience.
Event
South-South cooperation and e-Governance frameworks for e-Trade
Seminar in South-South cooperation and e-Governance frameworks for e-Trade
BIG IDEAS Series
Leveraging Collective Intelligence for a Sustainable Future: Human and Machine Intelligence
On 7 March 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr Jingbo Huang, Director of UNU Macau.
Side Event
Accelerating Circular Economy-based Solutions to Support SDG 6 Implementation in the LAC Region
On 21 March, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS, with support from UNU-IAS, will co-organise a side event as part of the UN 2023 Water Conference.
Seminar
Paving the Way for Fiscal Capacity
On 21 March, UNU will host a panel discussion to share insights on the origins of fiscal states in developing economies and their policy implications.
Side Event
Water for Climate Mental Health Resilience
On 20 March, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS will co-organise a side event as part of the UN 2023 Water Conference.
Event
Nature-Positive Solutions: Kanazawa’s Model for Climate Action and Sustainable Urban Nature
UNU-IAS will hold a symposium on nature-based solutions to environmental challenges to examine COP27 and COP15 and efforts in Kanazawa, Japan
Symposium
Nature-positive Solutions: Kanazawa’s Model for Climate Action and Sustainable Urban Nature
On 5 March 2023, UNU-IAS will organise a symposium to discuss nature-positive solutions to current environmental challenges.