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
Blog Post
From Beneficiaries to Actors: Youth Roles in the UN Framework
Youth are shifting from beneficiaries to active leaders, innovators, and agents of change.
Media Coverage
Japanese Newspaper Features 11th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest
Yomiuri SDGs Shimbun special edition highlighted the 11th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest.
Event
A New Era of International Cooperation: Reimagining Relations between the Global South and North
A high-level roundtable exploring whether middle powers can reshape global cooperation and bridge North–South divides
Event
Development Finance through a Positive Economic Statecraft Lens
A high-level roundtable exploring how positive economic statecraft can reshape development finance.
Event
Sovereign Debt Distress and Credit Ratings: Assessing Default Risk and Recovery in Africa
A roundtable examining how credit rating agencies assess sovereign risk, default and recovery in Africa.
Media Coverage
Countries suffer when credit rating agencies lack data: how to fix the problem at source
In The Conversation, Daniel Cash shows how data gaps skew credit ratings, raising borrowing costs and limiting fair access to finance
Event
Digital Falsehoods and Global Risks: Why the UN Must Respond
Global Governance Policy Dialogue Series
News
UNU-CPR at the 2026 IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings
UNU-CPR brings evidence-based insights – shaping debates on global growth, debt and economic cooperation
Project
Agrivoltaics for Mali and The Gambia
This project implements agrivoltaics, integrating food, energy and water systems while strengthening climate resilience in West Africa.
Project
Impulsouth 2
Impulsouth 2 project contributes to a gender-just energy transition by strengthening the role of institutions delivering capacity building in the Global South.