Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Article 23 Jun 2025

A Call to Action on AI and the Future of Economic Governance

In the age of AI, robust and forward-thinking economic governance is the ultimate competitive advantage.

News 23 Jun 2025

UNU and SpaceData Inc. Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Under the new agreement, UNU and SpaceData Inc. will collaborate on joint learning, capacity-building and knowledge-exchange initiatives.

Media Coverage 23 Jun 2025

Leveraging Synergies across Environment, Development Policies

An article in Diplomatic Courier calls for greater alignment and integration across multilateral environmental agreements.

Report 23 Jun 2025

Improving the Global Debt Architecture

An overview of efforts to reform the global debt system and the challenges emerging economies face amid a shifting creditor landscape.

Report 23 Jun 2025

Beyond GDP and the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index

Efforts to redefine progress beyond GDP by adopting new multidimensional measures that capture social and environmental well-being.

Media Coverage 21 Jun 2025

Ratings, Africa relaunches the challenge to the US big three

In Il Sole 24 Ore, Daniel Cash examines how global rating agencies misread African economies and why regional alternatives are gaining urgency.

Blog Post 21 Jun 2025

Harnessing Nature's Wisdom for Sustainable Development in the Global South

Venezuela guaranteed that all interests derived from its share in UNU-BIOLAC's Endowment Fund went entirely to the Programme, giving it adaptability

Blog Post 20 Jun 2025

Frictions and Fault Lines: How Entrepreneurs and Financiers Drive the Circular Economy Transitions in Differing Geographical Contexts

Exploring how entrepreneurs and financiers navigate circular economy transitions, highlighting diverse strategies, challenges, & institutional change.

Staff Consultant

Capucine Callery

Capucine is a consultant on the NIHR research project "Realizing the full potential of the PHC workforce: Addressing gendered workplace violence" under the Gender Equality & Intersectionality work package

Expert Project Coordinator

Paula Morgado

Paula Morgado currently serves as Project Coordinator at UNU-IIGH.