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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Degree Defense -

Brief 27 Feb 2025

Economic, social and cultural rights in peacebuilding

A snapshot of practice from the 2024 Peacebuilding Fund Thematic Review.

News 27 Feb 2025

Qatar Accelerates Digital Transformation with UNU-EGOV Training

Three day training with Qatari Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to accelerate public sector digital transformation.

News 26 Feb 2025

United Nations University and Tsinghua University Forge Strategic Partnership on AI and Global Governance

An MoU on cooperation was signed under the witness of Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala and Prof. Li Luming

Expert Fellow, Water Governance and Innovation Policy

Nof Afghani

Ms. Nof Afghani is a researcher specializing in water governance, with a focus on the equitable use and management of non-conventional water resources (NCWRs).

Expert Professor of Practice in Human and Environmental Security

Prof. Gary Lewis

Professor Gary Lewis' work focuses on environmental security, the complex interlinkages between climate change, nature loss and human security with a focus on the role of ecological diplomacy in fostering sustainable peace.  

Article 25 Feb 2025

MMDP 2025: A Journey in Migration Management Training

This post marks the beginning of a new blog series documenting the Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) at UNU-MERIT.

ITU Academy Training Centre

Summer school on digital and green transitions

This summer school is designed to introduce participants to the concept of sustainable digital transformation through various subtopics

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Climate Change and Water Security: A Global, Regional and Local Approach to Resilience

ONLINE: Commemorating World Water Day 2025, this event will discuss the challenges and solutions related to water security in the context of climate change adaptation.