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
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Seminar: Water as Enabler for Climate Action and Future Society
UNU, Sweden & SIWI hosted experts on water for climate action, announcing World Lake Day & affirming Japan-Sweden ties for sustainability.
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Dr. André Lindner
André Lindner is a Senior Adjunct Researcher at UNU Resource Nexus and Deputy Director of the UNU Hub Climate Resilience and Sustainable Technologies (CREST), he also serves as the Managing Director and Advisor Internationalization of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at TUD | Dresden University of Technology.
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80th Remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ― The Imperative of Global Unity
Global leaders stressed the urgent need to renew multilateralism and foster global unity amidst rising nuclear threats and world fragmentation.
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Guided by the light
If firefly populations had declined during the 1660s to today's levels, we might not be able to suppress tumors by photosensitizing them.
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The Next UN Secretary-General? Latin America, Gender Equity, and the Fault Lines of Global Governance
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