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
Recovering From COVID-19: The Role of Sustainable Finance To End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
UNU-CPR organized a side event at HLPF 2021 exploring the key role of the financial sector in addressing modern slavery and human trafficking.
Article
Beyond Solidarity: Refugee Health is a Matter of Self-interest
Appealing to self-interest, not solidarity, might be a more effective strategy in a time of crisis.
Event
Healthy Planet, Healthy People: The Role of the Satoyama Initiative for Green & Blue Recovery
A side event at 2021 HLPF discussing the role of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Article
Water: A Matter of Survival in the World of Pandemics
With the pandemic negatively impacting SDGs achievement, intense focus is needed on the world’s most chronic water, sanitation, and hygiene problems.
Project
Improving China’s institutional capacity towards universal social protection
Enhance China's social insurance through digital transformation, adopting global best practices for universal coverage, with studies of international experiences, strategy development, and mutual learning events.
Event
Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Special Event at HLPF 2021
An online session exploring the role of higher education in achieving Sustainable Development Goals and promoting resilient recovery.
Event
Carbon Neutrality & Social Transformation: Are We on Track to Arrive at a Justice-Based Transition?
As part of HLPF 2021, UNU institutes and partners will host a side event exploring the policies needed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Event
Recovering From COVID-19: The Role of Sustainable Finance To End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
This event explored how the financial sector can address modern slavery and human trafficking, with a focus on the aftermath of COVID-19.
Blog Post
10 Years of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Sees Wave of New Human Rights Due Diligence. Is it Enough?
New measures on human rights due diligence and disclosure and what they mean for the anti-slavery movement.
Event
Synergising ESD for 2030 Stakeholders Dialogue — Learn for our Planet, Act for Sustainability
This event co-organised by UNU-IAS will discuss how to accelerate multi-stakeholder action on Education for Sustainable Development.