Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Education

Gender

Health and well-being

Hunger

Poverty

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Climate change

Consumption and production

Life below water

Life on land

Water

Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future

Economic growth

Energy

Industrial policy

Inequality

Infrastructure

Jobs (decent work)

Sustainable cities and communities

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

Institutions

Justice

Peace

SDG partnerships
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Multimedia 18 May 2023

What are solution packages?

Riskepedia: What is solution packages? UNU-EHS expert Caitlyn Eberle explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

News 18 May 2023

T7 Issue Paper Urges G7 to Reignite Action on SDGs, Climate Change

A new publication calls on G7 leaders to strengthen action for the SDGs, carbon neutrality & climate-resilient development in collaboration with G20.

News 17 May 2023

What are the macroeconomic challenges of the green transition in emerging nations?

UNU-MERIT UNESCO Chair event examines investment strategies for climate and development goals

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Biodiversity Day: Ride & Celebrate

This special event in Kanazawa City, Japan, will celebrate the biological and cultural diversity of traditional Japanese gardens.

Expert Adjunct Professor

Dr Timothy Dube

Dr Timothy Dube is an Adjunct Professor at UNU-FLORES.

Expert Co-Head of GLOMOS Division

Dr. Stefan Schneiderbauer

Dr Stefan Schneiderbauer is Co-Head of Global Mountain Safeguard Research (GLOMOS) Programme, a joint endeavor of UNU-EHS and Eurac Research in South Tyrol.

Expert Senior E-Learning Associate

Yannick Schillinger

Yannick Schillinger is an eLearning Programme Associate at UNU-EHS.

Expert Senior Research Assistant

Zeynep Ozkul

Zeynep Ozkul is Senior Research Assistant at UNU-FLORES.

News 17 May 2023

In the field with Flávia Guerra and Nathalie Saenger: Co-creating ownership and agency in Buenos Aires

Saenger and Guerra describe the progress of mindset shifts regarding greener and more just cities in Buenos Aires for Transformative Urban Coalitions.

Multimedia 17 May 2023

What is non-economic loss and damage?

Riskepedia: What is non-economic loss and damage? UNU-EHS expert Kees van der Geest explains it in this #Riskepedia video!