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
Project
Sustainability Transformations in Coal Extractive Regions: A Resource Nexus and Just Transition Approach in the Case of Jharkhand, India
The project investigates the interconnections between regional Resource Nexus in coal regions.
Project
Resource Nexus Finance (RNF): Linking Resource Nexus and Sustainable Finance
The project works on the interface between Resource Nexus and sustainable finance.
Project
Pathways for resilience in agri-food systems in Latin America and the Caribbean: an exploration of Resource Nexus interconnectivity
This project focuses on indigenous communities, who face unique challenges.
Report
Complexity as a Catalyst: Enabling Global Environmental Change in a Deeply Divided World
How complexity thinking can inform adaptive climate governance and diplomacy in an era of division and interdependence.
News
UNU-INRA at COP30
Join UNU-INRA at COP 30, Belem-Brazil
Announcement
UNU-FLORES at COP30
Championing the Resource Nexus approach in global climate discussions
Expert
Prof. Dr. Ellen Desmet
Ellen Desmet is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS
Expert
Prof. Dr. Caroline Buts
Caroline Buts is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS
Report
The Politics of Global Climate Governance Reform
Pathways to strengthen global climate governance and deliver on international climate commitments.
Expert
Dr. Rob Heyman
Rob Heyman is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS