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
Capacity Development
Short courses
Enrol in UNU-MERIT's MPP short courses to update your skills. Courses run 4-8 weeks, offering certificates and credits.
News
UNU-IAS Highlights Crucial Role of Cities in Leveraging Climate–SDG Synergies
A special event of the 2024 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development discussed leveraging synergies between climate action and SDGs.
Non-degree
Enhanced Climate Action through High Integrity Carbon Markets
Practicum on implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Staff
Eie Clarke
Eie Clarke is a Nutrition Science student in their last semester of study, starting their career in the population and global health sector, with particular interest in food supply and food advocacy issues for vulnerable communities
Expert
Prof. Jay R. Lund
Professor Jay Lund enjoys teaching, researching, and engaging in many aspects of theory and practice for water management and policy, usually trying to integrate economics and operations research with traditional engineering.
Blog Post
Summer Institute in Computational Social Science 2024: Exploring AI and Social Sciences
The summer school came at a critical time when rapid advances in AI are revolutionising social science research.
Staff
Suwarna Laxshmi Ramanathan
Dr. Suwarna Ramanathan is a Research Intern at UNU-IIGH. She is an Australian trained physician with a keen interest in health governance.
Staff
Anina Grün
Anina Grün is a research intern at the United Nations University - International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH), where she contributes to strengthening capacity for contextualised, evidence-based decision-making in global health.
Media Coverage
Op-ed Highlights Health & Well-being Impacts of Climate Change
An op-ed on Japan Today calls for placing health and well-being at the centre of the climate conversation.
Staff
Ruchita Balasubramanian
Ruchita is a PhD student in Population Health Sciences concentrating in infectious disease epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.