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
New study finds land degradation is already reducing global food production
First global evidence linking land degradation to crop losses—enough to feed about 71 million people.
Non-degree
Project
Global Water and Climate Adaptation Centre Aachen – Bangkok – Chennai – Dresden (ABCD Centre) - Phase 2
In 2026, the ABCD-Centre enters the second phase as a strengthened consortium of five academic institutions in three countries on two continents.
Project
Advancing Global Research for Sustainable Buildings (AdvancRes4SusBuild)
Strengthening global research collaboration to advance sustainable, resilient, net-zero buildings.
Project
Advancing sustainable and circular electronics supply, value and waste chains: a Resource Nexus perspective (ASCENT Resource Nexus)
K-eco and UNU Resource Nexus continue their longstanding partnership with a new waste project, focusing on the electronics sector.
News
Advancing sustainable and circular electronics supply, value and waste chains
K-eco and UNU Resource Nexus continue their longstanding partnership with a new waste project, focusing on the electronics sector.
News
UNU-EGOV at OpenGov2026 Summer School in Samos, Greece
Demetrios Sarantis contributed to the programme on 10 July with a lecture titled “Open Data Infrastructures and Interoperability”.
Journal Article
Food, fuel, or forest? Interrogating the resource nexus dilemma behind deforestation through community-lived experiences in southern Malawi
This publication was released as part of the UNU Resource Nexus Focus Area Resilient Food, Forest and Ecosystems.