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
Inclusion and Gender Sensitivity for Effective Peace Mediation
This project showed that women’s inclusion and gender sensitivity in peace mediation are inseparable but not interchangeable.
News
SDG–Universities Platform Featured in Spaceship Earth Interview
UNU-IAS Director spoke about SDG–UP, an alliance of Japanese universities for the advancement of the SDGs.
Event
Europe Regional RCE Meeting 2022
The meeting will be held in-person under the theme of "The Imaginative Power of the Region: Learning for the SDGs Together".
Media Coverage
Targeted Sanctions Are Trendy, but Not Very Effective
The prevalence and limitations of unilateral and targeted sanctions imposed by Western nations and regional organizations.
News
UNU-MERIT’s UNESCO Chair to Deliver Training for Policymakers in Honduras
Hybrid training for Honduras decision-makers on sustainable development.
Expert
Rahul Lahoti
Rahul Lahoti is a development economist with research interests at the cross section of gender, poverty measurement, inequality, social stratification and labor markets.
Event
From Paper to Practice: How UN Security Council Language on Women, Peace, and Security is Implemented in Conflict-affected Contexts
An event hosted by the Permanent Missions of Kenya, Norway, the United States and United Arab Emirates, with CPR, UN Women and PRIO.
Project
Decolonising Global Health
Shifting Power, Resisting Exploitation, and Advancing Equity in Global Health
Event
World Wetlands Day 2022 — Wetlands Action for People & Nature
UNU-IAS, Wetlands International Japan, and the GEOC will host an online symposium for WWD 2022 on wetlands action for people and nature.
Symposium
World Wetlands Day 2022
On 2 February 2022, UNU-IAS will co-organise an online symposium for World Wetlands Day under the theme “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”.