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).
Project
STEPPE Nexus I - Sustainable Transitions for Extractive and Post-Production Environments
The project supports Mongolia's transition in the mining sector through capacity building, post-mining restoration, and cross-sector collaboration.
News
UNU Resource Nexus Welcomes International Joint Masters Students as Part of Global ABCD Cooperation Programme
International Masters students visit Dresden for an introduction to the UN, the United Nations University and the Resource Nexus.
Event
Applying SEPLS to OECMs: From Concept to Real-World Impact
ONLINE: This session of the International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific 2026 will explore sustainable land and biodiversity management.
Event
Science Talk: Sustainable Development in Practice
Applying a Learner-Centred Approach to Curricula Development
Policy Brief
Designing Science-Policy Interfaces across Challenges and Fields
Designing effective science-policy interfaces requires balancing lessons from the past with the need to adapt to new challenges.
Policy Brief
Reflecting on Science Uptake in Multilateral Environmental Agreements
The uptake of scientific evidence in global environmental policymaking remains uneven, contested and poorly defined.
Policy Brief
Participation is the Fundamental Building Block in Science-Policy Interface Design
Meaningful participation is the foundation for building science-policy interfaces that produce shared knowledge and enable collective action.