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

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News 31 Jul 2023

In Memoriam: Hans van Ginkel, Former United Nations University Rector

Born in Kota Radja, Sumatra (present-day Banda Aceh, Indonesia) on 22 June 1940, Rector van Ginkel passed away on 27 July 2023 in De Bilt, Netherlands

News 31 Jul 2023

Policy Brief Informs Resilient Education in SIDS Facing Climate Displacement

A new UNU-IAS policy brief offers guidance on building resilient education systems in small island developing states (SIDS).

Brief 31 Jul 2023

Climate Change Displacement and the Right to Education in Small Island Developing States

Guidance on building resilient education systems to meet the needs of people displaced by climate change.

News 28 Jul 2023

Report Highlights Integrated Solutions for Biodiversity & Climate Change, Transforming Food Systems

The report is part of a study funded by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan.

Article 28 Jul 2023

Algorithm Bias — Synthetic Data Should Be Option of Last Resort When Training AI Systems

To avoid creating AI systems that are imbalanced and biased towards specific genders or populations, synthetic data should be used cautiously.

Blog Post 28 Jul 2023

Financial Inclusion is Key to Reducing Haiti’s Vulnerability to Modern Slavery

For World Day Against Trafficking in Persons we explore how financial inclusion can be strengthened to protect vulnerable Haitians from exploitation.

News 27 Jul 2023

UNU-IAS Students Graduate from Class of 2023

The special occasion was celebrated with an in-person ceremony in Tokyo, Japan.

News 27 Jul 2023

Optimizing Agricultural Land Use

Five insights on Agrivoltaics

News 26 Jul 2023

Policy Brief Offers Guidance for Cities to Better Access Climate Finance

Recommendations for local policy makers on designing and managing city climate finance to unlock investments and deliver implementation.

Brief 26 Jul 2023

Closing the Gap on City Climate Finance in Developing Countries

Recommendations for policymakers on improving cities’ access to climate finance.