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
Affiliate
Dr. Danilo Spinola
Dr. Danilo Spinola is an economist and affiliated researcher at UNU-Merit, part of the Research teams on Innovation, Structural Change and Economic Complexity.
Affiliate
Dr. Carlos Cadena Gaitan
Dr. Cadena Gaitán’s work is focused on urban mobility and urban sustainability, with a specific focus in the developing world.
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Dr. Fauzan Ansyari
Dr. Fauzan Ansyari is an affiliated researcher at UNU-MERIT in the Netherlands. He is also an associate professor of curriculum development and director of Satya Institute for Sustainability at Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau State Islamic University Indonesia.
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Announcement
Applications Open: RCE Awards 2025
The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2025.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Renewable Energy Under Climate Change
Understanding the Climate-Energy Nexus Through Data-Driven Modeling
Article
Getting Debt Sustainability Right in Developing Countries
FFD4 is an opportunity to speak with one voice to the Western-backed institutions that oversee the current international financial architecture.
Media Coverage
AI agents in global governance: digital representation for unheard voices
Eduardo Albrecht explains how Artificial Intelligence is shaping multilateral decision-making in Columbia University's Multilateralism in Action blog.
News
Seminar: Water as Enabler for Climate Action and Future Society
UNU, Sweden & SIWI hosted experts on water for climate action, announcing World Lake Day & affirming Japan-Sweden ties for sustainability.
Expert
Dr. André Lindner
André Lindner is a Senior Adjunct Researcher at UNU-FLORES and Deputy Director of the UNU Hub Climate Resilience and Sustainable Technologies (CREST), he also serves as the Managing Director and Advisor Internationalization of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at TUD | Dresden University of Technology.