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
Event
Science Talk: NASA Earth Data Applications
Exploring Floods, Dust, Fires, Wildlife, Heatwaves, and Health
Capacity Development Office - Online course
How to Communicate Research through Policy Briefs
Participants will learn to transform their research into informative policy briefs, identify their target audience, and plan effective dissemination
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Structured Literature Reviews with Litoscope
This course provides an in-depth understanding of conducting structured academic and/or policy literature reviews utilizing modern digital tools
Research Fellow
Mennatallah Mousa
Mennatallah Emam Mousa is an Economic Consultant at the Office of the Chief Economist for the Middle East and North Africa Region of the World Bank (MNACE) and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
News
Training Session Equips Youth for Global Environmental Action
The session was held as part of the Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM), a capacity development programme for youth.
Announcement
Call for Submissions: 11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest
The contest aims to empower high school students to develop practical solutions for achieving the SDGs. The submission deadline is 28 October 2025.
Collection
Expandir el Riego Podría Mejorar la Nutrición Infantil, Pero Conlleva el Riesgo de un Uso Insostenible del Agua
Los mayores beneficios nutricionales de la irrigación se encuentran en las zonas con estrés hídrico, lo que crea una paradoja crítica de sostenibilidad para los responsables de las políticas.
Collection
L’Expansion de l’Irrigation Pourrait Améliorer la Nutrition des Enfants, Mais Comporte des Risques
Les plus grands bénéfices nutritionnels de l’irrigation se trouvent dans les zones en stress hydrique, créant un paradoxe de durabilité crucial pour les décideurs.
Announcement
UNU-BIOLAC announces the winners of the Training Courses Program for 2026
Following the June Open Call, the verdict by external evaluators is in. Congratulations to the winners.
Announcement
UNU-BIOLAC announces the winners of the Fellowship Program for 2026
Following the June Open Call, the verdict by external evaluators is in. Congratulations to the winners.