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
Staff
Julie Coulombe
Julie Coulombe studied Language and Literature, German and Tourism in Canada.
Staff
Imelda Pangantihon
Imelda Pangantihon is a finance and administration professional with extensive work experience in international disaster relief and development organisations.
Brief
Bridging Science and Policy for Integrated Action on Climate and Biodiversity
Recommendations for transformative, science-based governance to address biodiversity loss and climate change.
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The Summit of the Future is a Chance to "Human Proof" Our Global Governance System
How do we overcome our innate tendency to prefer the present, undervalue big systemic risks, and ignore the needs of future generations?
News
30th Workshop of the SDG Universities Platform
UNU-IAS hosted the 30th SDG–Universities Platform (SDG–UP) workshop, including the third working group session.
Article
The World Needs an International Decade for Data
A Decade for Data could spur coordinated action to help avoid splitting the international community into “data-poor” and “data-rich” worlds.
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The World Needs an International Decade for Data
A Decade for Data would help spur the international action needed to create response frameworks for data governance.
News
Uncovering the Potential of End-of-Life Electric Vehicle Batteries in Germany and South Korea: NABATE Workshop
To highlight the potential of End-of-Life Electric Vehicle batteries, the NABATE workshop was held
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Satoyama Forum Featured in Asahi Shimbun and Yomiuri Shimbun
Summaries published in Japanese newspapers highlight efforts to progress satoyama model for sustainable living and biodiversity conservation.
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25th Workshop of the SDG–Universities Platform
The online workshop featured Duncan Ross of Times Higher Education and explored university impact for the SDGs.