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
News
Charting a Path to Sustainable Progress: Insights from the 2023 SDG Summit and Beyond
Representatives from member states, the UN, and civil society gathered to reaffirm their commitments to the SDGs and chart a way forward.
Media Coverage
Could COP28 Help Protect Africans From Growing Modern Slavery?
An opportunity to initiate conversations about environmental and social risks in financial sector investments.
Report
Advancing Forest Landscape Restoration in the Tropics
Experiences and Lessons for Socio-ecological Resilience and Empowerment of Women in ITTO Projects
News
Can public policy design help close the gender gap?
Highlights from UNU-MERIT’s Public Policy MPP Conference 2023
Side Event
Ensuring Human Rights for Climate Migrants and Displaced Individuals
DUBAI & ONLINE: This session at the COP28 Thailand Pavilion will focus on the needs and rights of people displaced by climate & environmental change.
News
Sustainable Water Management through Water Reuse
A workshop in Tokyo discussed wastewater use as a solution to growing water stress, completing joint research by UNU-IAS and UNU-FLORES.
News
13th Global RCE Conference Highlights Whole Community Approach to ESD
The annual meeting of Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Advisory Committee Member
Alexandra Bugailiskis
Alexandra retired from Global Affairs Canada after a 39-year career that included postings to Ghana and Guatemala, and four Ambassadorial appointments; Syria (1997-2000), Cuba (2003-2007), Poland (2013-2015) and Italy (2017-2021).
Multimedia
What is Planned Relocation?
Riskepedia: What is planned relocation? UNU-EHS expert David Durand-Delacre explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
News
Former UNU Senior Vice-Rector Takashi Inoguchi Awarded Japan's Order of the Sacred Treasure
Prof. Inoguchi received his award, one of Japan's highest honours, at a ceremony on 8 November 2023.