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
Expert
Prof. Nirupama Agrawal
Nirupama Agrawal is a Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management (DEM) at York University, Canada, with over 30 years of professional experience.
Expert
Prof. Jan Franklin Adamowski
Jan Franklin Adamowski is a Full Professor in the Department of Bioresource Engineering in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at McGill University.
Expert
Dr. Miriam Aczel
Dr. Miriam Aczel’s expertise encompasses international energy law and policy, greenhouse gas removal technologies, local-scale clean energy, science communication, and citizen science.
Expert
Sogol Jafarzadeh
Sogol Jafarzadeh is an Environmental Scientist with over 15 years of experience in environmental policy and inclusive governance. She has worked extensively in climate and water diplomacy, with a strong focus on gender and equity, serving various regional and international agencies.
Report
Modern Slavery and Financial Exclusion: Exploring Crisis-Related Risks for Men
Enhancing efforts to combat modern slavery and promote financial inclusion, inclusive of diverse men, during times of crisis.
News
Beyond the COP28 Headlines: Sanae Okamoto Shares Fresh Insights in Japan Times op-ed
Sanae Okamoto argues in an op-ed written for The Japan Times, two major achievements of this year's conference went largely unnoticed by the press.
Multimedia
What is systemic risk?
Riskepedia: What is systemic risk? UNU-EHS expert Edward Sparkes explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
Seminar
Organizing the public sector for improving the quality of digital public services
The research explores how ICT can enhance public service quality and citizen satisfaction and trust using a contingency theory based on 17 attributes.
Seminar
A Korean e-Government System Failure of an Unprecedented Scale in Nov. 2023: Outturn, Impact, and Lessons
The seminar discusses the impact and lessons of a major e-government system failure in Korea that caused public chaos and government response.
Event
“10 Years of EGOV: 2014-2024” with a Drawing and Painting Contest
The UNU-EGOV Art Challenge is a contest for Portuguese artists to create works inspired by the unit’s mission and the UN principles. The contest has prizes and an exhibition.