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
Press Release
UN University to Launch Postgraduate Degree Specialisation on the Paris Agreement
The UN University has begun developing a new postgraduate degree specialisation on the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Press Release
UN University to Launch Postgraduate Degree Specialisation on the Paris Agreement
Developed in collaboration with UNFCCC, the new programme will commence in Autumn 2023.
Event
COP26 Side Event: Carbon Neutrality and the SDGs — A UNU Forum
An side event of the 26th COP26 will be held to discuss challenges and good practices for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and the 2030 Agenda.
Article
Why Cooperation is Key to Better City Environments
A new study provides evidence that local governments can use to initiate action that addresses urban environmental concerns.
Expert
Kwabena Adu-Ababio
Kwabena Adu-Ababio is a research assistant at UNU-WIDER, also pursuing a PhD at the University of Helsinki.
Expert
Enrico Nichelatti
Enrico Nichelatti is a research assistant at UNU-WIDER.
Expert
Rodrigo Oliveira
Rodrigo Oliveira is a Research Associate at UNU-WIDER working on tax-benefit microsimulation models.
Expert
Rute Martins Caeiro
Rute Martins Caeiro is a Research Associate at UNU-WIDER.
Project
A socio-ecological and economic multiscale sustainability analysis of Urban and Periurban Agriculture and application of Nexus management options to reduce vulnerabilities
This project will investigate the benefits and trade-offs of urban and peri-urban agriculture development for socio-economic sustainability.
Symposium
The Challenge of Economic Inclusion in South Africa
Brian Levy and Alan Hirsch will discuss their recent research on strong institutions and inequality in South Africa.