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
Series
5 Things You Need to Know About Classifying Nature-based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction
Learn about grouping the different ways of using Nature-based Solutions to reduce disaster risk.
Blog Post
Thematic Review on Climate-Security and Peacebuilding
A new Thematic Review identifies entry points and pathways for building peace and mitigating conflict in climate-affected and fragile environments.
Series
5 Factors for Successfully Scaling Up Adaptation to Climate Change
5 take-away messages from the NAP Expo 2023.
BIG IDEAS Series
A Human Development Perspective for a Transforming World
On 27 April 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Pedro Conceição, Director of the Human Development Report Office, UNDP.
News
Students return to UN campus for a new semester
Master's Programme students begin Summer Semester.
Conference
T7 Japan Summit
From 27–28 April, the T7 Japan Summit will present recommendations to support policy discussions at the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May 2023 and beyond.
News
UNU-EGOV researchers at ICEDEG 2023 in Quito
ICEDEG 2023: UNU-EGOV researchers present papers and tutorials on public sector digital transformation.
BIG IDEAS Series
UNICRI Lessons from Conflict Zones
On 26 April 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Antonia Marie De Meo, Director of UNICRI.
News
Five Things Japanese High School Students Want from the G7
On 25 March 2023, over 170 Japanese high school students gathered online and at UNU for a Y7 Summit outreach event titled, “G7 High School Summit."
News
Challenges to, and Best Practices for Implementing the SDGs — on a Mission along the Textile Supply Chain to Achieve the 2030 Agenda
Recent field visits in Southeast Asia aimed to gain insights into the sustainable practices carried out along the textile supply chain.