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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News 24 Sep 2018

Preliminary Findings of EQUALS Research Group Report

Findings provide an assessment of gender equality in access, skills and leadership, and what that means to women and girls around the world.

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Launch of the Liechtenstein Initiative for a Financial Sector Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

The launch happened during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York.

Blog Post 23 Sep 2018

The Price of Order?

Big power relations are in a bad state. Does this make the United Nations less or more relevant to global politics?

Media Coverage 20 Sep 2018

From Sweeping Punishment to Real Justice in Countering Terrorism

How international policymakers can break cycles of conflict.

News 14 Sep 2018

New Research Sheds Light on ODA To Address SDG Target 8.7

Delta 8.7 publishes groundbreaking data on countries' development spending commitments.

News 11 Sep 2018

Videos on Partnership for Apprise - Technology to Identify Victims of Human Trafficking

UNU Macau recently published two videos about Apprise, an app that is user-friendly and appropriate for use with state and civil society actors.

News 10 Sep 2018

Workshop Considers the Future of Bioenergy Development in Asia

UNU-IAS contributed an international workshop on future perspectives of bioenergy development in Asia.

Expert Research Fellow and Academic Associate

Dr. Juan Pastor-Ivars

Juan Pastor-Ivars is a Research Fellow and Academic Associate with the UNU-IAS Operating Unit Ishikawa / Kanazawa (OUIK).

News 04 Sep 2018

Report on the Use of ICT to Support Psychosocial Wellbeing of Rural Women

UNU Macau conducted a research based on the iWomen Inspiring Women App, exploring how ICTs can improve mental health of marginalised groups.

News 31 Aug 2018

"Leaving No One Behind" — Beyond Data Disaggregation

UNU Macau researcher Mamello Thinyane wrote a blog on how to operationalize the concept of "Leave No One Behind" from data perspective.