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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Brief
Addressing documentation and modern slavery risks in Kenya
How barriers to obtaining official documentation in Kenya expose vulnerable groups to increased risks of modern slavery, and practical solutions.
News
United Nations Day 2024: Exploring Prospects for Growth
Resonating deeply, the 2024 theme has sparked interest as it aligns with a key issue of national discourse
News
United Nations University Rector to Receive Sustainability Award in Germany
2024 Saxon Sustainability Conference
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Modeling Shared Waters
Adaptive Strategies for Equitable Water Access in the St. Mary and Milk Rivers Basin between the USA and Canada
Event
Children’s Rights Research Day
UNU-MERIT's Julieta Marotta and Michaella Vanore will present at various sessions of a Maastricht University interfaculty event about research on children's rights.
Conversation Series
Emerging Threats and Security Challenges Facing the United Nations
TOKYO: On 5 November 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Gilles Michaud, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security.
Side Event
WEBINAR: "Digital Safety for Women and Girls in the Asia Pacific: Preventing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and Cybercrime"
View our webinar on preventing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and advancing digital security for women in the Asia-Pacific region.
Media Coverage
Treaty Negotiations to End Plastic Pollution
An article in Down To Earth reviews the progress of international negotiations to develop a binding agreement on tackling plastic pollution.
Article
The Canada Water Agency: The dawn of a new era for cooperative water management
The Canada Water Agency will ensure that Canadians have access to the data and information they need to increase resilience to water-related threats
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Simulating Hydroclimatic Processes and Extremes with Stochastic Methods
An introduction to CoSMoS (Complete Stochastic Modeling System)