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
Nidhi Nagabhatla delivered lecture on AI's environmental impact
The spectrum of the talk was connecting AI, Disinformation, Environmental Impacts and Intercultural Leadership.
Book
Youth in Charge: RCE Leaders Shaping Sustainable Societies
This book highlights projects across the Global RCE Network that advance meaningful youth engagement and leadership in sustainability initiatives.
Project
Global Environment Outreach Centre (GEOC)
This project aims to promote collaboration and partnerships to encourage solutions to environmental problems on a regional and global scale.
News
UNU-IAS Students Graduate from Class of 2026
An event in Tokyo celebrated the graduation of our master’s and PhD students.
Project
Grant for Global Sustainability (GGS)
This project aims to enrich the partnership between research and educational institutes in Japan.
Project
Global Leadership Training Programme in Africa (GLTP)
GLTP is a training scheme that provides Japanese postgraduate students with opportunities to conduct field research in Africa.
Project
Governance for Sustainable Development
This project studies how governments and institutions incorporate the SDGs into their policies, thereby contributing to the global agenda.
Person
Yuxi Shi
Yuxi Shi is a Research Fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau. She has gained an MA in International Policy and Development at Middlebury Institute of International Studies and is currently a Master’s candidate in International Organizations and Exchange at Zhejiang University.