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
Report
Essential Peacekeeping for a Divided World
Lessons and Insights from the UN Emergency Force in Suez
Seminar
Migration Seminar Series: Liminality and Exclusion of Asylum Seekers and Refugees
This paper will show how identity cues shape refugee support. Only perspective-taking boosts inclusion; cost info fails.
BIG IDEAS Series
Building Our Immunity to Mis/Disinformation Through Journalism
ONLINE & TOKYO: On 11 September 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Hanako Montgomery, international correspondent at CNN, based in the Tokyo bureau.
Media Coverage
UNU-IAS Experts Discuss Disaster Risk Management in International Development Journal
Our researchers provided commentary on climate change adaptation measures and nature-based solutions.
News
UNU-INRA at African Climate Week and Africa Climate Summit 2025
Join INRA at ACW and ACS2 sessions in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia.
Event
Science Talk: Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Dam and Barrier Removal
Linking River Restoration to Adaptation
Seminar
UNU-IIGH Webinar | Gendered risks of privatised practices on the health workforce
Is the rise of privatised practices in health fertile ground for the amplification of existing gender inequalities in the healthcare workforce?
News
Expo 2025 Workshops Connect Youth to Global Sustainability Efforts
Sessions at the Junior SDGs Camp raised environmental awareness and empowered youth for sustainability action.
News
UNU Macau Welcomes Tshilidzi Marwala as Keynote Speaker at the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025
Meet our speakers of the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025: "AI for Humanity: Building an Equitable Digital Future."
Research Fellow
Madhubanti Anashua
Madhubanti Anashua is an Advisor for Environmental Policy and Resource Efficiency at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and a dual-career PhD fellow at the United Nations University and Maastricht University.