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
Article
UNU-CPR Celebrates Ten Years
UNU-CPR has evolved to become a leading research institute tightly focused on developing solutions for new and emerging challenges.
Report
Predictive Technologies in Conflict Prevention: Practical and Policy Considerations for the Multilateral System
Adoption strategies that mitigate challenges related to the uptake of predictive technologies.
News
Debrief Event Discusses COP28 Outcomes & Capacity Building
An event explored capacity gaps and presented new initiatives including the UNU-IAS Postgraduate Degree Specialization on the Paris Agreement.
Feature
UNU-INRA Director, Dr. Fatima Denton interview with OPEC Fund For International Development
In this interview, Dr. Denton highlights the importance of proactive African leadership in Climate Action and scaling up grassroots efforts.
Project
Planned Relocation Simulation
Exploring the complexities of climate-related relocation decision-making and planning via an in-person tabletop "serious game".
Project
Decolonising the EU? Mapping Coloniality and Resistance through civil society and intellectual groups in EU Member States
This is a joint PhD project between UNU-CRIS and Ghent University.
Report
Annual Report 2023
In 2023, UNU-CRIS tackled rising global conflict by advancing research on regional security, the nexus approach, and multi-level policy cooperation.
Project
Consolidating and accelerating the Network of Centers of Excellence (NoE) in support of Disaster Risk Reduction, Early Warning and Anticipatory Action in Africa - Phase II
This project is to consolidate and accelerate the Network of Centers of Excellence in support of DRR, Early Warning and Anticipatory Action in Africa.
Article
A Perturbed Peace: Applying Complexity Theory to UN Peace Operations
Exploring how complexity theory can be applied to UN peacekeeping.
Seminar
Nexus Seminar Series N.72 – The Role of Science in Bridging the Science-Policy Gap in the WEFE Nexus
The Nexus Seminar will provide some facts on what the science-policy gap is, why it exists and what needs to be done to address it.