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
Project
Planned Relocation Simulation
The project aims at enhancing understanding and spreading knowledge of planned relocation and related issues: a key policy area of UNFCCC, IOM and UNHCR, as well as of national policy in a growing number of member states.
Project
Consolidating and accelerating the Network of Centers of Excellence (NoE) in support of Disaster Risk Reduction, Early Warning and Anticipatory Action in Africa - Phase II
This project is to consolidate and accelerate the Network of Centers of Excellence in support of DRR, Early Warning and Anticipatory Action in Africa.
Seminar
Nexus Seminar Series N.72 – The Role of Science in Bridging the Science-Policy Gap in the WEFE Nexus
The Nexus Seminar will provide some facts on what the science-policy gap is, why it exists and what needs to be done to address it.
News
FAST Supports Public-Private Partnerships Against Trafficking in Human Beings at EFIPPP Plenary
FAST presents research and best practices to support the launch of an initiative on Trafficking in Human Beings (THB).
Lecture
Japan-ASEAN Bridges Event Series: Why Globalization Has Failed to Reduce Inequality
TOKYO: On 18 January 2024, UNU and the International Peace Foundation will co-host a lecture by Prof. Eric S. Maskin, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences.
Event
Information Session for Prospective Students
ONLINE: This information session will provide insights into the learning experiences, ongoing research and unique opportunities at UNU-IAS.
News
How Government Payments to the Vulnerable can Multiply to Create Economic Growth for Everyone
Article by Conrad Nunnenmacher (PhD fellow, UNU-MERIT), Franziska Gassmann (Professorial Fellow, UNU-MERIT) and Julieta Morais (researcher, UNU-MERIT.
Announcement
Season’s Greetings from UNU-IAS
An end-of-year message from our Director, Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi.
Working Paper
Nature as Culture
Conceptualizing What It Implies and Potential Ways to Capture the Paradigm in Scenario Building Exercises
News
Catalyzing Education for Sustainable Development through Local Action
A session of the UNESCO ESD-Net 2030 Global Meeting discussed whole-of-society approaches.