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
Event
Palliative Care and Health Systems
This webinar will explore the successes and challenges in advocating for and integrating palliative care into health systems.
Project
Resource Nexus for Sustainability Transformations (NEXtra)
The project supports doctoral students from the Global South working on sustainability transformations using a Resource Nexus perspective.
Event
14th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance
Co-organised by UNU-EGOV, this in-person conference will focus on the theme Smart Digital Governance for Global Sustainability.
Article
Needed in the Global South: Wastewater Collection for COVID-19 Detection
Monitoring wastewater for COVID-19 provides real-time insight into viral spread, enabling timely preventative and coping measures.
Press Release
New UN Study Reveals Limited Impact of Tax and Social Protection Policies in the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
Tax and benefit policies provided limited income protection to poorest households and failed to offset the increase in poverty amid COVID-19.
Article
A Step Forward for Palermo’s Trafficking Protocol, This Time Integrating Frontier Technology
New technology can combat the roots of human trafficking by identifying hotspots, patterns, and factors that exacerbate vulnerabilities beyond gender.
News
UNU-CPR Bolsters Peace and Conflict Prevention Expertise
Dr Erica Gaston has been appointed Senior Policy Advisor and Head of the Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Programme at UNU-CPR.
Press Release
New UN Tool Maps Floods Since 1985
United Nations University-led experts have debuted a new tool that generates instant, accurate street-level resolution maps of floods worldwide.
News
Priorities for Subnational Governments to Overcome COVID-19 and Accelerate SDGs Localisation
A new UNU-IAS report and video offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing local governments during the global pandemic.
Event
Reducing Mistreatment of Migrant Domestic Workers
In this UNU-MERIT webinar, Prof. Toman Barsbai will discuss the results of an experiment designed to reduce mistreatment of migrant domestic workers.