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
Announcement
Call for Papers: ‘The Soil-Water-Atmosphere Nexus’ Thematic Issue in "Environmental Earth Sciences"
UNU-FLORES is inviting manuscripts for a special thematic issue of Springer’s "Environmental Earth Sciences".
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News
UNU at HLPF 2021
UNU-IAS will showcase some of UNU’s latest research and participate in a variety of sessions on sustainable development at HLPF 2021.
Event
Codesigning and Piloting Inclusive Participatory Procedures for Enacting the SDGs – From the Physical CoOPLAGE to the Digital CoOPILOT
CoOPLAGE group developed participatory decision methods for 20 years, focusing on "participatory engineering of participation".
News
Eighth SDG–UP Workshop Highlights Peace & Sustainability Education, University Management
UNU-IAS organized the eighth workshop for the UNU SDG–Universities Platform (SDG-UP).
Article
The Coming COP Flop? Four Realisations to Energise the COP26 Climate Summit
UNU researchers outline key realisations needed to guide COP26 towards effective climate action.
Article
Why Countries Best Placed to Handle the Pandemic Appear to Have Fared the Worst
Research examines how more able and legitimate states could have handled COVID-19 best, but instead had the most cases and deaths.
Event
Urban Flood Management in a Data-Scarce Environment
This Nexus Seminar Series event will discuss managing floods in urban environments affected by climate change.
Blog Post
Beyond Solidarity: Refugee Health is a Matter of Self-interest
Amid the largest global immunization effort in history, refugees are being left behind.
Blog Post
New Data Underscores Urgent Need for Holistic Approaches to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
New data calls for approaches to conflict-related sexual violence that are holistic, survivor-centred, and context-specific.