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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Multimedia 29 Dec 2025

Video: UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop.

An interview with INRA researcher, Barbara Baidoo during dissemination workshop.

Expert Adjunct Professor

Prof. Vishnu Prasad Pandey

Prof. Vishnu Prasad Pandey is a Professor at Department of Civil Engineering and Director at Center for Applied Research and Development (CARD), with Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

Staff Communication Associate (Design)

Lucia Torres Parra

Lucia Torres Parra

Expert Adjunct Professor

Prof. Harsha Ratnaweera

Harsha Ratnaweera has over 35 years of experience in the water sector, holding leadership roles in prominent international organizations as IWA and EWA. 

Research Fellow PhD Fellow

Navya Sureka

Navya Sureka is an Evaluation Analyst at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.

News 01 Sep 2025

One Position Open at UNU Macau

We are on the lookout for motivated and talented individuals to join our team in Macau.

Commentary 31 Aug 2025

Webinar Biotecnologia como Herramienta pra la Economia Circular

Informacion sobre el evento y la inscripcion

News 30 Aug 2025

SAH propagation techniques for tuber germplasm

A regional biotechnological collaboration to benefit producers and concumers of Latin American and Caribbean staples

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Science Talk: NASA Earth Data Applications

Exploring Floods, Dust, Fires, Wildlife, Heatwaves, and Health