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
BIG IDEAS Series
Can an AFTER Carbon Mindset Enable Africa's Readiness Towards a Carbon Resilient Economy?
ONLINE: On 9 April 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Fatima Denton, Director of UNU-INRA.
Brief
Lessons from the Survivor Inclusion Initiative
Providing financial access for survivors and other communities vulnerable to modern slavery
Article
Ghana’s Free High School Policy Is Getting More Girls to Complete Secondary Education
Ghana's FreeSHS policy is positively impacting educational attainment, but this is not yet translating into full gender parity in completion rates.
Media Coverage
Recognizing People and Nature as One Socio-ecological System
GlobalDev Blog featured an article by UNU-IAS expert Suneetha Subramanian on socio-ecological resilience for biodiversity and human well-being.
Series
5 Things You Need to Know about Critical Infrastructures
Critical infrastructures are the backbones of society and when disaster strikes we rely on them to get us through.
News
Research Week at UNU-MERIT: An Inside Perspective from Our Phd Office
What made this the Research Week of 2024 a unique experience.
Series
5 Reasons to Reduce Food Waste and Promote Sustainable Consumption Patterns
One fifth of all food ends up being discarded, while one third of humanity grapples with food insecurity.
News
Training of Trainers to Enhance Digital Security and Cyber Resilience for Gender Equality Advocates
UNU Macau and UN Women partnership on enhancing digital security for gender equality advocates.
Event
UNESCO-UNU webinar on generative AI and education
The webinar is designed around the guidance for GenAI in education and research with opening remarks by Tshilidzi Marwala and Stefania Giannini.
Media Coverage
Japanese Newspapers Feature 9th Youth Environmental Activity Contest
The 9th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest was featured in special print editions of the Yomiuri SDGs Newspaper and Chukosei Newspaper.