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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Dresden Nexus Conference 2022

UNU-FLORES will co-organise the Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC) from 23–25 May 2022 under the theme “Biodiversity — Stewardship for Vital Resources”.

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International Day for Biodiversity 2022 — Let's Find the Biodiversity of Satoumi in Noto

An event on the International Day for Biodiversity 2022 will engage high school students to discuss the region’s rich biodiversity in Noto Ishikawa.

News 20 May 2022

Call for Action: Stockholm +100 Campaign – #FutureTheYouthWant

Picture our planet in the year 2072. As world leaders gather for the Stockholm+50 meeting in Sweden this June, we want to hear from the youth.

News 20 May 2022

How Higher Education Can Build Capacity for the Paris Agreement

UNU-IAS held a roundtable discussion at the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022 on youth empowerment for climate action.

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International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 — Building a Shared Future for All Life

UNU-IAS will organise an online symposium to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity 2022.

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International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 — Building a Shared Future for All Life

This event is focused on building momentum for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to be adopted at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference.

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WHEC 2022 Roundtable — How Can Higher Education Accelerate Climate Action under the Paris Agreement?

The UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022 will discuss higher education in climate action for youth empowerment & national capacity.

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BFM Health & Living: Gender & Immunisation with Nina Schwalbe

BFM Health & Living: Gender & Immunisation

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Dissemination Workshop: Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on Health, Social and Economic Welfare in Uganda

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is organising a virtual dissemination workshop for a project on COVID-19

Press Release 19 May 2022

COVID-19 Sparked New Thinking on Risks, UN Report Finds

The way individuals and decision-making bodies view risks associated with hazards and shocks has undergone a fundamental change due to COVID-19.