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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Expert Doctoral Researcher

Carlo Angelo Barace

Carlo is part of the Joint PhD Programme of UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden. 

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Rajeev Ranjan

Rajeev Ranjan is part of the Joint PhD Programme of UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden.

News 20 Oct 2024

Tsunakan Journal Highlights Sustainable Food Systems

The publication featured an article by UNU-IAS experts on sustainable food systems to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

Project 19 Oct 2024

The future of UN peace operations

Shaping conversations and leading research on the dynamics affecting peace operations.

Staff Programme Coordinator of the UNU-BIOLAC.

Dr. Gustavo Fermin

Gustavo Fermin is The Programme Coordinator of the UNU-BIOLAC.

News 18 Oct 2024

UNU-MERIT Researchers Contribute to Eurostat’s First Manual on Business Innovation Statistics

The manual is a vital resource for statistical offices across the EU, offering detailed guidelines on collecting comparable business innovation data.

Blog Post 17 Oct 2024

Bridging Sound Art and Science: A Conversation with Julie Semoroz

Conversation between Julie and UNU Macau, on the relation of art and digital technologies, sustainability and wellbeing.

News 17 Oct 2024

Corporate accountability in global health governance? A case study of the Access to Medicine Index

A new briefing paper critically analyses the AtMI to evaluate voluntary corporate performance indexes as an accountability mechanism in health.

Blog Post 17 Oct 2024

What could the Pact for the Future mean for Geneva?

The ambitious Pact should be met with two new entities in Geneva to address the future of peacebuilding and multilateralism.

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Nexus Seminar N.78 : Co-Creating Transformative Innovation Policy for Disruptive Sustainability: Navigating Its Discontents

UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden host monthly online Nexus Seminar Series with scholars and practitioners discussing diverse Nexus Resource topics