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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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

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

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News 25 Feb 2024

UNU-EGOV contributes to Arab Innovation Assessment

UNU-EGOV contributed to UN ESCWA’s ENACT report, offering expert insights on digital innovation in Arab public administration.

Project 22 Feb 2024

Portugal EGOV Index | Assessment of Portugal’s performance in the main international benchmarks on digital governance: analysis, recommendations, monitoring, and capacity development

Enhance Portugal's digital governance via strategic analysis and action plans, focusing on international benchmarks, continual improvements, and stakeholder engagement.

News 22 Feb 2024

UNU and UNCCD to advance collaboration on desertification and drought work

United Nations University (UNU) and United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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Prof. Ester van der Voet

Ester van der Voet Associate Professor at Leiden University in the Department Industrial Ecology of the Institute of Environmental Sciences, CML. 

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Prof. Ronald Tetzlaff

Ronald Tetzlaff is the Chief Officer for Technology Transfer and Internationalisation and head of the chair of Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering at the Technische Universität Dresden, Germany.

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Hasmik Barseghyan

Hasmik Barseghyan is an environmental management professional and is the current President of the European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW).

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Prof. Joseph Alcamo

Joseph Alcamo is a Professor of Environmental System Science as well as Director of , at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom.

Media Coverage 21 Feb 2024

Mongabay Features Expert Comments on Natural Climate Solutions

UNU-IAS expert Suneetha Subramanian called for adopting a holistic approach to the concept of natural climate solutions.

Announcement 21 Feb 2024

UNU-IAS Launches Fast-Track Scheme for Second Master’s

The new scheme enables Master’s graduates of Sophia University to obtain an MSc in Sustainability in as little as one year.

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Women, Remittances and Digital Finance: Pioneering Gender-Responsive Policies and Practice

Addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.