Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Soft power and transboundary water regimes: The case of the proposed inter-basin water transfer between Lake Chad and the Congo River

Soft Power and Transboundary Water Regimes: The Case of the Proposed Inter-Basin Water Transfer between Lake Chad and the Congo River

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Side-Event : Global To Local Water Security Assessment: How Do We Measure Up And How Close Are Our Targets Mid-way To Sdg6?

This event summarizes water security status from the global to the local level with a focus on SDG6 metrics and Water Action Decade objectives.

Expert Lead, Forest and Fire Ecology

Prof. James Lutz

Professor James (Jim) Lutz studies the global applicability of healthy forests to ecosystem and societal well-being.

Expert Senior Research Fellow, Disaster Management and Climate Change Analytics in South Asia

Prof. Sheikh Tawhidul Islam

Professor Sheikh Tawhidul Islam is an expert with a long experience in disaster management, climate change, and environmental development.

News 28 Feb 2024

“10 Years of EGOV: 2014-2024” with “Por detrás da UNU-EGOV | Beyond Walls” Photo Exhibition

The United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV) is inaugurating the photography exhibition.

Article 28 Feb 2024

Affirmative Action Policies to Increase Diversity Are Successful, but Controversial, Around the World

Shifting legislation and public opinion polls suggest a preference for policies that encourage diversity without implementing quotas.

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Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution — Promoting Synergy Approaches to Address the Three Environmental Crises

TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will discuss the implementation status of the SDGs, and highlight synergies and best practices to promote further action.

Announcement 27 Feb 2024

New JFUNU Donation Scheme Supports Recovery from Noto Peninsula Earthquake 

The initiative will support organizations working on resilient reconstruction in cooperation with UNU-IAS. 

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“10 Years of EGOV: 2014-2024” The Digital Platform Government concept with its potential and challenges

The South Korean government aims to create a Digital Platform Government, fostering collaboration and innovation for public services.

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Smart Cities Measurements and Challenges to Address the Local Context

The aim of developing Smart Cities (SC) is to improve the people’s quality of life by adopting strategies to mitigate urban challenges.