Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Expert Researcher

Dr. Tatenda Zinyemba

Tatenda is a researcher at UNU-MERIT. Her research focuses on inequalities in health, education, and gender.

Blog Post 02 Aug 2024

Bridging the Gender Data Gap: Harnessing Synthetic Data for Inclusive AI

How can we harness the potential of synthetic data to bridge gender data gaps and build inclusive artificial intelligence?

Side Event -

Innovation in Africa

On 23 August 2024, UNU will co-host a side event of the TICAD Ministerial Meeting, exploring the role of innovation for sustainable development in Africa.

Expert Project Associate, Climate Risk Finance & Policy

Serin Oh

Serin is a Project Associate within the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII), specializing in Climate Risk Finance and Policy.

Staff Programme Assistant

Matthew James Reitzle

Matthew James Reitzle

Series 31 Jul 2024

5 Key Insights for Integrating Planned Relocation into National Climate Action

Planned relocation must be people-centred, well-communicated, long-term and respectful of rights and losses.

News 31 Jul 2024

Welcome to the July Edition of COLLECTIVE, the UNU Macau Newsletter

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News 31 Jul 2024

UNU and Naha City Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Under the new agreement, UNU and Naha City will collaborate on joint educational and research activities to support the Sustainable Development Goals.

News 30 Jul 2024

"10 Years of EGOV: 2014-2024" Launching 'UNU-EGOV: Big Family' Children's Book

To make our story known to all, we have made available the English version of our children's book.

Report 30 Jul 2024

Case Study: Hate Speech

Strategies for combatting hate speech and promoting social cohesion.