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
A Year in the MPP: Growth, Connection and Everything in Between
MPP student ambassador Margarida Leite Magalhães reflects on a year of growth, rigour, and community at UNU-MERIT.
Commentary
National Adaptation Plans – From Paper to Action
Integrating climate and disaster risk finance into National Adaptation Plans can support their implementation.
News
Celebrating Eight Decades of Global Cooperation & Five Decades of Knowledge for Impact
United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau) will host a multi-day, three-pillar event series from October 23–25, 2025.
News
UNU Macau Engages in Multilateral Dialogue at WAIC 2025
The United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau) took part in the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference
News
International Summer School on Sustainable AI
Fostering the next generation of global leaders in AI and sustainability through expert collaboration and hands-on learning.
Conversation Series
Stewards of Tomorrow: Rethinking Higher Education for a Planetary Future
On 12 August 2025, UNU will host a conversation with François Taddei, co-founder and president of the Learning Planet Institute.
Feature
Building capacities for drug discovery in Latin America and the Caribbean
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for reducing regional dependency on external therapeutic drug supplies.
News
Elizabeth Monroy is studying frogs to find ways to decrease application of post-harvest fungicides in citrus crops
The frog's skin microbiome holds the keys to controlling at least some of the most feared harvest-attacking fungi
Article
Background Papers for the Global Health Symposium
Background readings provided to inform Global Health Symposium discussions on governance, accountability, and power in global health.
News
UNU-EGOV Co-Organized a Workshop on Inclusive and Responsible AI in Cities at WSIS+20 Forum
The session was building on the recent Global Assessment of Responsible Cities conducted in collaboration with UN-HABITAT