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).
Event
Science Talk: Legal Pathways to Promote Water Cooperation in the Amu Darya Basin
Understanding how existing legal frameworks can support Afghanistan’s integration into Amu Darya Basin governance and strengthen regional water cooperation
Event
Science Talk: Measuring Rain, bias: Sweden and urban
Understanding Rainfall Measurement: Bias, Techniques, and Urban Applications
Research Fellow
Priyanka Sebastian
Priyanka Sebastian is a Research Assistant at UNU-WIDER, working on the South Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme. Her work at the National Treasury Secure Data Facility includes reviewing researcher’s outputs to protect data confidentiality and supporting data extraction and documentation.
Person
News
Latin America’s energy transition needs regional power
A new UNU-CRIS report assesses how six regional blocs could advance Latin America’s energy transition, and why shared electricity markets matter.
Blog Post
Multilateralism as an Innovation and Development Tool: Lessons from a UNESCO Chair on STI Policies for Latin America
The second piece in our UN Day series looks at how multilateral cooperation builds knowledge and policy capabilities in Latin America.
Event
UNU Global AI Network Panel
MGM Macau, Grand Ballroom1&2