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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Expert Data Developer

Michael Kilumelume

Michael Kilumelume is a Data Developer at UNU-WIDER for the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme.

Expert Research Assistant

Joseph Gozoya

Joseph Gozoya is a Research Assistant at UNU-WIDER based at South Africa’s National Treasury Secure Data Facility (NT-SDF).

Expert Research Fellow

Hanna Berkel

Hanna Berkel is a Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER based in Mozambique and working on the Inclusive growth in Mozambique – scaling-up research and capacity programme.

News 11 Dec 2025

In Conversation with Dipesh Chapagain About Why Glaciers Matter Now More Than Ever

Our expert Dipesh Chapagain explains how the impacts of losing glaciers will be felt by everyone, whether you live by a stream or a shoreline.

Staff Consultant

Yan Sun

Yan Sun is a Consultant in the Office of the Rector

Journal Article 11 Dec 2025

EU Energy Security amid Geopolitical Change

Journal article on EU energy security authored by UNU-CRIS PhD Fellow

Book Chapter 11 Dec 2025

Enhancing Transboundary Water Security via a Participatory Negotiation Support Framework Spotlight on the Congo Basin

Publication of book on theories of international water and conflict management with chapter authored by UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow and PhD Fellow

Brief 11 Dec 2025

Beyond Integration: UNU-CRIS’s Multidimensional Approach to Global Regionalism

This Insight Brief is based on the author's experience at UNU-CRIS 25th Anniversary Roundtable on the Past, Present and Future of Regionalism Studies

Collection 09 Dec 2025

Global Governance of Low Earth Orbit Satellites

UNU-CRIS Associate Research Fellow Berna Akcali Gur edits volume on global governance of Low Earth Orbit satellite broadband infrastructure