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
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.
Workshop
WASCAL WRAP 2.0 Validation Workshop ( INRA LANDSURF Project)
UNU-INRA Research fellow, Kenneth Aidoo participates in WASCAL Technical workshop ( for CONCERT project).
Event
UNU Generative AI Series | Digital Cultural Diffusion: How Digital Technologies Shape Intercultural Understanding
Join us to discover the dynamics of digital cultural diffusion and to explore the impacts of technologies on cultural connection and intercultural understanding.
Series
Know the Expert 'Geci Karuri-Sebina' - October
Q&A with Geci Karuri-Sebina, Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand and PC Chair at ICEGOV.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Transdisciplinary Approach Toward Climate-Resilient and Equitable Infrastructure
ONLINE: On 30 October 2024, UNU-INWEH will host a talk by Professor Farshid Vahedifard.
Blog Post
City as a Living Curriculum: Insights from the Auroville’s Developmental Model
At UNU-FLORES, Bhati and Chakraborty highlight how conscious living fosters sustainable progress in Auroville's community model.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Climate Change and Child Health - What do We Know in 2024?
Toward an Effective, Sustainable and Equitable Childcare Solution
Blog Post
It Takes a Village to Raise GenAI: Insights on GenAI in Education from Computer Science and Teaching Practices
Part 4 of a blog series on the 2024 ACUNS session - It Takes a Village to Raise GenAI: Exploring GenAI’s Impact on Education and Research.
News
UNU-IIGH announces Independent Expert Group on Corporate Accountability
The group will critically evaluate voluntary corporate performance indexes as a mechanism for monitoring the behaviour and impact of TNCs on health.
Expert
Alavy Kifait Reza
Alavy is part of the Joint PhD Programme of UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden.