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
SCIENCE TALK: Nutrition in Transition: Transnational Land Deals and Dietary Diversity in the Global South
Transforming Rural Areas in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Blog Post
UNU-IIGH at HSR 2024: Advancing Health Equity and Justice
UNU-IIGH made significant contributions at the Health Systems Research (HSR) Symposium in Nagasaki, Japan.
Conversation Series
Japan's Role in the Indo-Pacific — the UN, ODA, and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
TOKYO: On 23 January 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Yuka Ando, Senior Researcher at the India-Japan Laboratory of the Keio Research Institute at SFC.
Expert
Dr. João Filipe Papel
João Filipe Papel is a JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow jointly affiliated with UNU-IAS and the Tokai University.
Degree Defense
PhD defence: Why Political Actors Engage Young People In Public Policy: Educational Reforms in Ireland and Flanders
PhD Defence Lotte Geunis, UNU-MERIT
Article
Digital Security and Governance in Healthcare
Summary of keynote lecture for Conference New Frontiers in Healthcare (Lisbon, 20 Nov 2024)
Media Coverage
Circular Economy Education to Tackle Plastic Pollution
Writing in Down To Earth, UNU-IAS expert Anupam Khajuria calls for embedding circular economy education in the future plastic pollution treaty.
Person
Michael Franczak
Michael Franczak is a Senior Researcher in Multilateralism and Global Governance at UNU-CPR and an expert on climate and development finance and reform of the international financial architecture.
Media Coverage
How AI Is Tackling Climate Change
In a new Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast episode, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs considers harnessing AI to anticipate climate change risks.
Expert
Johannes Cullmann Cullmann
Johannes is coordinating sustainability related research and partnership activities for UNU-FLORES.