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
News
Nexus Seminar Series N.66 - Modern Slavery: Challenges for Business and Society
Modern slavery can refer to forced labour, bonded labour, some of the worst forms of child labour, and human trafficking.
Brief
Leaving No One Behind in Carbon Neutrality Strategies: Insights from Developing Countries in Asia and the Pacific
Policy recommendations to ensure a just and fair transition.
News
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Sworn in as Rector of UNU
On 17 April 2023, a Swearing-in Ceremony for the 7th Rector of the United Nations University was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
News
Y7 Summit 2023 Communique Presented at UNU Headquarters
On 13 April, delegation members from Y7 Summit 2023 gathered at UNU to present their communique to Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of UNU.
Series
5 Things You Need to Know About Classifying Nature-based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction
Learn about grouping the different ways of using Nature-based Solutions to reduce disaster risk.
Blog Post
Thematic Review on Climate-Security and Peacebuilding
A new Thematic Review identifies entry points and pathways for building peace and mitigating conflict in climate-affected and fragile environments.
Series
5 Factors for Successfully Scaling Up Adaptation to Climate Change
5 take-away messages from the NAP Expo 2023.
BIG IDEAS Series
A Human Development Perspective for a Transforming World
On 27 April 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Pedro Conceição, Director of the Human Development Report Office, UNDP.
News
Students return to UN campus for a new semester
Master's Programme students begin Summer Semester.
Conference
T7 Japan Summit
From 27–28 April, the T7 Japan Summit will present recommendations to support policy discussions at the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May 2023 and beyond.