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
Seminar
Working Local, Thinking Global Seminar Series: Engaging Evidence in Policy Making Towards the SDGs
Join the seminar series: Working Local, Thinking Global. Learn about evidence-based policy-making for SDGs.
Series
5 Facts on Gender Equality and Access to Disaster Risk Finance in Fiji
This International Women's Day, here are 5 facts on gender equality and access to and usage of financial instruments in Fiji.
Conversation Series
Shifting Power in Global Health: Voices and Lessons From Across the South
Exploring Global Health: Voices and lessons from the Global South in a transformative scientific meeting.
Announcement
UNU Statement on Ukraine
UNU stands in solidarity with Ukraine and the international community.
Event
International Women’s Day 2022: Women's Economic & Social Change — The Future of Womenomics
UNU-IAS will host an online symposium to celebrate International Women’s Day on the future of womenomics.
Event
Industrial Skill Development in Developing Countries: Education, Skills Demands, and Productivity
An online workshop on TVET will bridge the macro policy discourse with the situation in actual workplaces.
News
Seventh Youth Environmental Activity Presentation Contest Names Winner
The winning presentation by Ehime University Senior High School focused on microplastics pollution in marine ecosystems.
News
Third Webinar Examines Purpose Management by Companies for the SDGs
On 16 December 2021, UNU-IAS hosted the last session in a series of webinars engaging companies to share and discuss their "purpose management".
Event
Code 8.7 Virtual Symposium: Using Tech-Assisted Data to Identify and Address Child Labour
Delta 8.7 convened an online panel on the use of technology-assisted data to identify and address child labour.
Event
Making OECMs Work: Production Landscapes for Effective Area-Based Conservation
An online expert dialogue will be held on a landscape approach to area-based conservation of biodiversity.