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

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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News 01 Dec 2024

Event Spotlights Sustainable Recovery Efforts in Noto Peninsula

Featuring traditional knowledge practitioners, the event discussed challenges and opportunities for sustainable recovery from the Noto Earthquake.

Project 01 Dec 2024

Kenya National Social Security Fund | Data quality assessment and improvement plan and data governance framework

This project improves data quality and governance at Kenya’s National Social Security Fund through assessment, remediation, and strategic planning.

Announcement 01 Dec 2024

Apply Now for the 2025 JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

The deadline for applications is 31 January 2025.

Project 30 Nov 2024

AFTER Carbon: African Facility for Transitions Research

AFTER Carbon is a ‘go-to policy to research hub' for the African continent, to find solutions for a post-carbon Africa.

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Fostering Reforestation, Environmental Sustainability and Tourism in Okyeman Area

UNU-INRA, UN agencies and development partners,build capacity of local leaders(CREMA) on natural resource mangement and conservation of Atewa Forest.

News 29 Nov 2024

UNU and ICEED Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Under the new agreement, UNU and ICEED will collaborate on programmes and projects that promote policy and practice-relevant research.

News 29 Nov 2024

House of No Waste: Shaping a Circular Future for the Construction Sector at COP29

Promoting Circular Solutions for a Sustainable Construction Sector

Expert Associate Research Professor, Water Security and Conflicts

Dr. Marc F. Müller

Dr. Marc F. Müller studies the intricate relationship between food and water security and the dynamics of environmental cooperation and conflict. 

News 28 Nov 2024

UNU Macau and the Shenzhen Campus of Tianjin University Explore Collaboration in Digital Technologies and Sustainability

Tianjin University's Shenzhen Campus and UNU Macau discussed collaboration in digital technologies, sustainability, and advancing the SDGs.