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
Blog Post
Can Artificial Intelligence Facilitate Communication within the UN Context?
AI aids multilingual and data-driven UN communications, but technical and ethical limits hamper cross-cultural understanding and inclusion.
Event
Science Talk: A policy reset for climate change
Safeguarding human security in the 21st century
Edited Volume
Globalization Projects of Regional Organizations
Handbook on regional organizations and globalization published
Edited Volume
The Chinese Belt and Road Initiative: Strategic Responses of Governments and Multinational Companies
Publication of a book about the responses of governments and multinational companies to China's Belt and Road Initiative
Journal Issue
Fragmented Multilateralism and International Institutions between Complexities and Challenges
Open-access special issue appearing in Third World Quarterly
Journal Article
Striking a balance? How the European Union manages the environment-trade nexus
Journal article on the environment-trade nexus and the EU co-authored by UNU-CRIS Associate Research Fellow Simon Schunz
News
Turning Cells into Tools for a Sustainable Future
The 3rd Synthetic Biology Symposium explored using cells as biosensors for contaminant detection, advancing technological capabilities in LAC
Expert
Michael Kilumelume
Michael Kilumelume is a Data Developer at UNU-WIDER for the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme.
Expert
Joseph Gozoya
Joseph Gozoya is a Research Assistant at UNU-WIDER based at South Africa’s National Treasury Secure Data Facility (NT-SDF).
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Hanna Berkel
Hanna Berkel is a Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER based in Mozambique and working on the Inclusive growth in Mozambique – scaling-up research and capacity programme.