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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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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News 04 Jan 2024

Pairing Photography and Research for Social Change

Mariajose Silva Vargas shares some highlights from both her photography work and her PhD journey, and how the two perfectly complemented each other.

News 04 Jan 2024

Smart Solutions for Water Resilience: Advancing Circular Transformation and Reuse Strategies in Europe and Japan

The Smart Solutions project provides implementable strategies that increase the acceptance of water reuse practices for local economies and societies.

Article 04 Jan 2024

A Research Centre With Global Reach

Addressing needs across the UN system and beyond.

Staff Policy Communications Associate

Tess Pilkington

Tess Pilkington is a Policy Communications Associate for UNU-CPR. In this role, she supports the Centre’s digital presence, event planning, and dissemination of research publications.  

Article 03 Jan 2024

Tackle Climate Change and Air Pollution Together

Cities are critical actors in driving climate ambition forward, reducing air pollution and improving human health and well-being.

Article 03 Jan 2024

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 03 Jan 2024

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 02 Jan 2024

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.

Project 31 Dec 2023

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.

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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.