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
The Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests: Déja Vu or Solid Restart?
The Glasgow Declaration on Forests at COP26 was a notable step in addressing deforestation, but improvements are urgently needed.
News
Symposium Celebrates World Wetlands Day 2022
UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium on the theme “Wetlands Actions for People and Nature".
Event
Community-based Activities and Governance for Seascape Restoration
UNU-IAS will host an online symposium on community-based activities and governance for seascape restoration.
Project
Inclusion and Gender Sensitivity for Effective Peace Mediation
This project showed that women’s inclusion and gender sensitivity in peace mediation are inseparable but not interchangeable.
News
SDG–Universities Platform Featured in Spaceship Earth Interview
UNU-IAS Director spoke about SDG–UP, an alliance of Japanese universities for the advancement of the SDGs.
Event
Europe Regional RCE Meeting 2022
The meeting will be held in-person under the theme of "The Imaginative Power of the Region: Learning for the SDGs Together".
Media Coverage
Targeted Sanctions Are Trendy, but Not Very Effective
The prevalence and limitations of unilateral and targeted sanctions imposed by Western nations and regional organizations.
News
UNU-MERIT’s UNESCO Chair to Deliver Training for Policymakers in Honduras
Hybrid training for Honduras decision-makers on sustainable development.
Expert
Rahul Lahoti
Rahul Lahoti is a development economist with research interests at the cross section of gender, poverty measurement, inequality, social stratification and labor markets.
Event
From Paper to Practice: How UN Security Council Language on Women, Peace, and Security is Implemented in Conflict-affected Contexts
An event hosted by the Permanent Missions of Kenya, Norway, the United States and United Arab Emirates, with CPR, UN Women and PRIO.