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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

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

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Staff Consultant

Caslynn Priscyllia

Caslynn Priscyllia is a Communications Consultant at the UNU-IIGH. 

News 20 Jun 2025

UNU-EGOV Contributes to Global Efforts on Data Protection in Digital Public Infrastructure

Zoran Jordanoski co-led a session alongside World Bank at the UN Open Source Week session that shaped a global Call to Action on DPI

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Sustainability in our City: a Joint Event with the City of Richmond Hill

An evening of interactive conversation with Mayor David West - exploring what the UN SDGs mean to Richmond Hill

Blog Post 19 Jun 2025

Reflections from UNIDO: Contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report

PhD fellow Rafael de la Vega reflects on his six-month sabbatical at UNIDO, contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report (IDR).

Announcement 19 Jun 2025

UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 Proposal Submission Update

First Wave of Acceptance Notifications

Article 18 Jun 2025

The Quantum Leap and the Digital Backbone — The Future of Hybrid Computing

If we wait for quantum computing disruption before building governance around it, we will govern in crisis.

Multimedia 18 Jun 2025

Voices from the Symposium: Jashodhara Dasgupta

Reflections from the UNU-IIGH & Third World Network Symposium on private sector influence, accountability & equity in global health governance.

Multimedia 18 Jun 2025

Voices from the Symposium: Anna Marriott

Reflections from the UNU-IIGH & Third World Network Symposium on private sector influence, accountability & equity in global health governance.

Staff Associate Communications Officer

Marie-France Boucher

Marie-France Boucher is an Associate Communications Officer at UNU-WIDER