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
Biocontrolling Post-Harvest Food Loss
Reducing food loss from harvest to market can help secure the right to food and leave no one behind and Latin America bets on biodiversity for it
Seminar
Explainable identification of predictive factors for successful inter-agency partnerships
The seminar showcases an AI engine for ranking partnership success factors and improving decision-making in multilateral development organizations.
Seminar
Digital transformation in the public sector and the bureaucratic model: A (quasi) systematic literature review
This paper reviews digital transformation in governance, identifying key themes on its effects, implementation, and street-level bureaucracy.
Expert
Claudelle Anna Serano
Claudelle is part of the Joint PhD Programme of UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden.
Conversation Series
The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in a Multipolarizing World
TOKYO: On 25 October 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Derrick Swartz, the Science, Technology and Innovation advisor to Nelson Mandela University in South Africa.
Series
What is
UNU-EHS explains complex concepts and ideas.
Blog Post
Buildup to COP29: Biotechnology for perilous times
The 2024 State of Climate review of climate academic literature paints a clear picture of the evidence favoring radical, urgent action.
Seminar
Digital Transformation in the Public Sector: a Guided Tour
A tutorial offering a technical roadmap for computer scientists driving public sector digital transformation, with examples from Barcelona and Chicago
Staff
Bradley Berquist
Bradley Allan Berquist
Series
A Futuristic Scenario of Digital Governance in 50 Years
Explore AI's vision for the future of digital governance as UNU approaches its 50th anniversary, imagining citizen-government interactions in 2074.