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
Project
Rule of Law and Sustaining Peace
How has the UN’s rule of law support contributed to lowering the risks of violent conflict?
News
United Nations Day 2021 — "Who Will Deliver Climate Equity: COPs or the Courts?"
A UN Day 2021 message from UNU Rector and UN Under-Secretary-General David M. Malone; published in the Japan Times UN Day special supplement.
Announcement
UNU-IAS at COP26
Learn about our contributions to the upcoming 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties to be held in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021.
Project
Advisory service for the development of a climate analysis and justification for the Resilient Puna Project in Peru
This consultancy aims to secure funds to increase the resilience of high Andean communities towards the impacts of changing climate conditions
Blog Post
Relief Is Not Enough: A Mandate for Diplomacy in Afghanistan
Broader political discourse with the Taliban is needed to prevent humanitarian and economic crisis in Afghanistan.
News
UNU Senior Vice-Rector Shirahase Elected as International Science Council Vice President
The ISC has announced the election of United Nations University Senior Vice-Rector Sawako Shirahase as ISC Vice President for Finance of the Council.
Seminar
Systems Thinking for Health Systems and the Pandemic Recovery
On 20 October 2021, UNU-IIGH will co-organize the webinar Systems Thinking for Health Systems and the Pandemic Recovery.
Event
Webinar on Purpose Management by Companies for the SDGs
The SDG-UP and the SDGs Corporate Strategy Forum will host a series of three online seminars on business purpose management with university students.
Article
Informal Workers in Senegal, Mali, and Burkina Faso Have Been Hit Harder by COVID-19
Governments must shape social protection and small business support policies that protect informal workers from the consequences of the pandemic.
Project
Financial Sector Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Five Goals to bolster the industry’s response to modern slavery and human trafficking.