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
News
UNU Highlighted Among TIME’s List of the Best Inventions for Social Impact
Past UNU research collaborations continue to have a positive impact on global nutrition.
Event
Science Talk: Reframing Carbon Offset Policies
From Exclusionary Conservation to Satellite-Based Governance for Sustainable Use that Respects Indigenous Rights
News
Assesment of multi-sensor approach to savanna landscape mapping in Ghana
Kenneth Aidoo, INRA's research fellow, writes on Land use Land Cover maps(LULC)and their important role in continuous mapping and land management.
Blog Post
Social justice in the age of climate crisis: UNU-MERIT researcher contributes to first Dutch book on ecosocial work
PhD fellow Job Zomerplaag contributes to the first Dutch book on ecosocial work, examining how social work tackles the climate crisis and inequality.
Brief
A Systematic Approach to Institutional Mimicry
A guide to using institutional mimicry wisely in designing effective multilateral institutions.
Series
UNU-INWEH Research Report
UNU INWEH Research Report
Migration Management
Kenya Institute of Migration Studies (KIMS)
KIMS aimed at enhancing migration management through the provision of expert knowledge and skills to migration practitioners, researchers.
Capacity Building, Technology, Innovation
IATT WS6
UN Interagency Task Team Workstream 6 (IATT WS6) on Capacity Building in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for SDGs
Higher Education, Digitalisation
DigiGrad Africa Project
Internationalisation and Digitalisation of Graduate Training and Research for the Attainment of African Regional and Global Development Goals
Event
Program Chairs and Scientific Committee
Celebrating the UN's 80th Anniversary and the UNU's 50th Anniversary | Oct. 23-25, 2025 | Macau SAR, China