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
Event
International Day for Biodiversity 2022 — Let's Find the Biodiversity of Satoumi in Noto
An event on the International Day for Biodiversity 2022 will engage high school students to discuss the region’s rich biodiversity in Noto Ishikawa.
News
How Higher Education Can Build Capacity for the Paris Agreement
UNU-IAS held a roundtable discussion at the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022 on youth empowerment for climate action.
Event
International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 — Building a Shared Future for All Life
UNU-IAS will organise an online symposium to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity 2022.
Symposium
International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 — Building a Shared Future for All Life
This event is focused on building momentum for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to be adopted at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference.
Event
WHEC 2022 Roundtable — How Can Higher Education Accelerate Climate Action under the Paris Agreement?
The UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022 will discuss higher education in climate action for youth empowerment & national capacity.
Event
BFM Health & Living: Gender & Immunisation with Nina Schwalbe
BFM Health & Living: Gender & Immunisation
Workshop
Dissemination Workshop: Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on Health, Social and Economic Welfare in Uganda
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is organising a virtual dissemination workshop for a project on COVID-19
Press Release
COVID-19 Sparked New Thinking on Risks, UN Report Finds
The way individuals and decision-making bodies view risks associated with hazards and shocks has undergone a fundamental change due to COVID-19.
Conference
Working Local, Thinking Global Seminar: The ILO’s Work in Malaysia Towards Advancing the SDGs
The series will welcome ILO Representative Jodelen Mitra who will discuss the ILO’s work in Malaysia towards advancing the SDGs.
Seminar
Working Local, Thinking Global Seminar: Engaging Evidence in Policy Making towards the SDGs
Enhancing SDGs: UNU-IIGH seminar bridges global goals with local evidence-driven policy-making. Join the insightful discourse.