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
Conversation Series
Clean Water and Sanitation for All by 2030? What Needs to Be Done
TOKYO: On 6 November, UNU will host a conversation with Catarina de Albuquerque, CEO of Sanitation and Water for All.
Media Coverage
UNU-INRA engages stakeholders on INFoCAT
UNU-INRA introduces new project INFoCAT, to reduce gender imbalances and promote inclusion in clean energy agricultural technology innovation.
Staff
Dong-Wook Kim
Dong-Wook Kim is an Academic Librarian at UNU-IAS.
News
Winners of Youth Art Challenge Announced
The 2023 RCE Youth Art Challenge focused on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).
Media Coverage
INFoCAT to empower women, youth in agriculture
INFoCAT seeks to advance women and youth economic empowerment, especially in rural communities in Ghana, Senegal and Cote D'Ivoire.
Working Paper
Unlocking the Potential: The Call for an International Decade of Data
Prioritizing and advancing data as the bedrock for social and economic development.
Working Paper
The Time is Now: Establishing a Mutual Commitment Framework (MCF) to Accelerate Data Collaboratives
Accelerating the establishment of operational (and legally cognizable) data collaboratives.
Brief
Complexity of Choice in Asylum Seeker Decision-making
A more nuanced, holistic approach to asylum seeker policies while challenging prevailing narratives.
Brief
From Left Behind to Staying Back: Changing How We Think About Children in Migrant Households
Challenging dominant narratives and developing policy interventions that aim to reduce childhood-related inequalities in contexts of migration.
Brief
Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows: Harnessing Safe Data Sharing for Global and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence
This technology brief proposes a strategy to promote global cooperation to synergize conversations on cross-border data flow and AI.