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
Media Coverage
UNU-IAS Highlighted in UN Today Cover Feature
The September issue of the UN staff magazine focuses on the 50th anniversary of UNU.
News
New Student Cohort Welcomed in 2025 Opening Ceremony
Fifteen students from twelve different countries begin their postgraduate learning journey at UNU-IAS.
Expert
Prof. Vishnu Prasad Pandey
Prof. Vishnu Prasad Pandey is a Professor at Department of Civil Engineering and Director at Center for Applied Research and Development (CARD), with Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
Staff
Lucia Torres Parra
Lucia Torres Parra
Expert
Prof. Harsha Ratnaweera
Harsha Ratnaweera has over 35 years of experience in the water sector, holding leadership roles in prominent international organizations as IWA and EWA.
Research Fellow
Navya Sureka
Navya Sureka is an Evaluation Analyst at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
News
One Position Open at UNU Macau
We are on the lookout for motivated and talented individuals to join our team in Macau.
News
INFoCAT: Piloting of Youth-Designed Clean Agritech in Smallholder Farming Communities
INFoCAT sponsored youth unveil and test their newly improved clean-agritech in Ghana and Senegal.
Commentary
Webinar Biotecnologia como Herramienta pra la Economia Circular
Informacion sobre el evento y la inscripcion
News
SAH propagation techniques for tuber germplasm
A regional biotechnological collaboration to benefit producers and concumers of Latin American and Caribbean staples