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
UNU Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
News
Finding Order in the Chaos: 3D Bioprinting for Functional Artificial Tissues
Fellow Sofia Salazar is learning to produce microlayered tissue to advance sustainability and medical sciences, fostering academic collaboration.
Article
UNU-IIGH's Podcast: The Climate and Health Podcast Series
UNU-IIGH's podcast series exploring how climate and health intersect and why justice must be central to both.
News
Summit Spotlights Youth-led Marine Conservation and Climate Efforts
The event showcased ocean conservation initiatives and the capacity development programme Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM).
Brief
Glacier Tourism in a Changing Climate: Balancing Conservation and Community Development
Policy recommendations for promoting sustainable tourism that can reduce glacier degradation and benefit local communities.
News
UN University Report Challenges Climate Change as Sole Trigger of Syrian Civil War, Exposing Governance Failures in Drought Response
New evidence debunks the reductionist drought-to-conflict narrative, underlying the role of mismanagement and war in human displacement in Syria.
Collection
THE DROUGHT-MIGRATION- CONFLICT NEXUS Was the Syrian Civil War Really Caused by Climate Change?
Investigating how climate stress, agriculture, and governance shaped Syria’s crisis beyond a single drought event.
News
Bringing Analytical Chemistry to the Field
Fellow Joana Macagno's commitment to practical innovation is finding a way to precision agriculture, and highlights the advantages of collaboration.
Expert
Richard Kima
Richard Kima is a UNU-WIDER Research Fellow. He is currently working on the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme in Pretoria, South Africa. He is primarily involved in research and capacity development activities across various workstreams of the programme.