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
Multimedia
What is climate justice?
Riskepedia: What is climate justice? UNU-EHS expert Lucas Turmena explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What are critical infrastructures?
Riskepedia: What is critical infrastructures? UNU-EHS expert Sophie van der Heijden explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What are Economics of Climate Action (ECA)?
Riskepedia: What is Economics of Climate Adaptation (ECA)? UNU-EHS expert Maxime Souvignet explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What are ecosystem services?
Riskepedia: What is ecosystem services? UNU-EHS expert Andrea Ortiz Vargas explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What is elevation-dependent warming?
Riskepedia: What is elevant-dependent warming? UNU-EHS expert Stefan Schneiderbauer explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What is glacial melting?
Riskepedia: What is glacial melting? UNU-EHS expert Alicia Bustillos Ardaya explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What are Losses and Damages?
Riskepedia: What is losses and damages? UNU-EHS expert Soenke Kreft explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What are sustainable cities?
Riskepedia: What are sustainable cities? UNU-EHS expert Simone Sandholz explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
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What are Urban Labs?
Riskepedia: What is Urban Labs? UNU-EHS expert Lucas Turmena explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
Side Event
From Ideas to Action: RCE Youth Projects on Multi-stakeholder Partnerships
This online side event of the 2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum will highlight the importance of engaging young people in sustainable development efforts.