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
Conversation Series
New Challenges for Multilateralism and Peace
On 9 November 2022, UNU will host a conversation with Elizabeth Spehar, UN Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Peacebuilding Support.
News
Recommendations on Strengthening Follow-up & Review for the SDGs
A new UNU-IAS policy brief discusses how governments can improve their follow-up and review (FUR) for the SDGs.
Project
LANDSURF (WASCAL)
This project seeks to develop a West African Earth System Model (WESM) for high-resolution longer-term transient climate change projections.
Media Coverage
Forbes Japan Interview Calls for Inclusive Sustainability in Business
Forbes Japan magazine featured an interview with Akio Takemoto on synergies between climate action and sustainable development.
News
UN Weeks Symposium Promotes Integrated Action for Climate and the SDGs
UNU-IAS participated in an online symposium at Sophia University, Tokyo, on the interlinkages between the Paris Agreement and the SDGs.
News
UNU-IAS Hosts ProSPER.Net 16th General Assembly: Three New Members Join The Network
ProSPER.Net's 16th General Assembly added three new members to the network, bringing the total number of members to 55.
News
UNU Macau Launches the Youth Engagement Programme on the 2022 UN Day
YEP hopes to inspire and empower youths in Macao and beyond, while involving them as partners in the path towards sustainable development.
Event
Towards a Resilient Cyberspace: Spotlight on Southeast Asia
This research seminar provides an initial view of a conceptual framework on how Southeast Asia can develop cyber resilience.
Event
From Promises to Practice: Towards the Effective Implementation of the Global Compact on Migration
This hybrid event was the first in a series of migration policy roundtables related to the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration.
News
From Coal Mining to a Green Economy – the Impact of NEXtra Core
The NEXtra Core project aims to explore new avenues for just energy transition studies, with a focus on building partnerships for the Global South.