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
Seminar
Arctic Frontiers Abroad Tokyo: Collaboration Across the Arctic Ocean
On 1 June 2026, UNU will co-host an Arctic-focused seminar to deepen Japan-Norway cooperation and foster innovative solutions to global challenges.
Report
Event
UNU-IIGH at WHA79
UNU-IIGH will engage in the 79th World Health Assembly, contributing to key global dialogues on health, equity, and sustainable development.
Event
Best Practices to Save Multilateralism
Exploring the vulnerabilities of the current multilateral order – and the innovative practices required to strengthen global cooperation
Expert
Cynthia Chen
Cynthia Chen is a Youth Fellow in Water, Peace and Gender at UNU-INWEH.
Blog Post
Towards A New Compass of Progress: The Start of the UN Intergovernmental Process to Move Beyond GDP
A recent report by the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP can reset the rules for how we measure progress
Person
Collection
The Water-energy-food-ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus
Technologies and finance to address climate vulnerability in Sub-Saharan Africa
Expert
Arundhuti Banerjee
Arundhuti Banerjee
Expert
Sylvain Ponserre
Sylvain works part-time as a Visiting Scientist within the Climate Analytics team, under the supervision of Maxime Souvignet and Robert Oakes. Together, they developed a consortium focused on displacement risk modeling and continuously explore ways to improve the model, including integrating new hazards and refining vulnerability assessments linked to human mobility, and impacts.