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: Urban Flood Forecasting and Community-Based Risk Mitigation
Integrated Approaches from Mumbai to the Caribbean and New York City
Announcement
UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE at Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB 62)
Check out UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE involvement at the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB 62).
Event
Reimagining Climate Governance: Reforms, Models and Actions
Designing actionable innovations to meet today’s climate needs
News
Hamburg Declaration on Responsible AI for the SDGs
The Declaration was endorsed by UNU and co-developed by a team of researchers at UNU-CPR.
Article
Baku – Bonn – Belém: Incubating Collective Climate Action
UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn sets stage for COP 30 in Brazil.
Article
Digital Shadows: Unveiling the Crisis of Forced Labour in the Tech Age
Despite labour law protections, enforcement mechanisms have not kept pace with the complexities introduced by digital platforms.
Side Event
Rethinking Debt Sustainability to Kickstart Growth
SEVILLE: UNU-WIDER will co-organize a side event at FFD4 examining insights from debt sustainability analyses to tackle debt burden and economic development challenges.
Media Coverage
Launch of RCE Ningbo Featured in Chinese Media
Several Chinese media featured the newly established Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development in Ningbo, China.
Side Event
Leveraging the Nexus Between Data and Capacity Development to Supercharge Domestic Revenues
SEVILLE: UNU-WIDER will co-organize a side event at FFD4 exploring the power of administrative data to improve fiscal systems and domestic revenue mobilization.
Article
Science, Technology, and Innovation for All: A One UN Approach to Policy Training
Online training on science, technology and innovation policy and policy instruments for Africa