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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Roundtable dialogue on Beyond SDGs

An experts dialogue to reflect on the future of global sustainable development beyond the 2030 Agenda.

News 22 Jul 2025

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United Nations University Hub Launch Ceremony at University of Pretoria

Official launch ceremony of the UNU Hub on Resilient Environment, Agriculture, Climate and Health for Africa (REACH-AFRICA)

Blog Post 22 Jul 2025

Share The Invisibility of Hidden Poverty: Reflections from a Social Protection Perspective

PhD fellow Nathalia Ramírez writes for socialprotection.org about hidden poverty and the need for more inclusive social protection systems.

Multimedia 22 Jul 2025

Voices from the Symposium: Chee Yoke Ling

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

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SCIENCE TALK: Equity in Every Drop

Criteria for Equitable Access to Non-Conventional Water Resources

News 22 Jul 2025

UNU-EGOV Hosts International Youth Group as Part of Erasmus+ Training on Political Literacy

The visit was part of a broader training initiative on political literacy and inclusion.

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SCIENCE TALK: Behavioral Economics for Water Governance

Insights from Field Experiments and Future Directions

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Digital4Culture - Understanding the Relationship between Digital Technologies and Cultural Heritage

Join Digital4Culture, a joint workshop hosted by the United Nations University – Operating Unit on Policy-driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV) and the Observatory on Science, Communication and Culture Policies (PolObs).

News 21 Jul 2025

UNU‑ICT network announces successful 2025 anniversary workshop at Richmond Hill’s UNU‑INWEH

UNU-ICT’s 2025 Workshop spotlights AI, innovation, and collaboration to boost impact and operational excellence in the UNU system.