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
Event
Diálogos sobre Governação Digital | Webinar #1: Lançamento Oficial e Estratégias e Políticas de Governação Digital
Este webinar marca o lançamento oficial da iniciativa e reúne representantes dos PALOP numa partilha de estratégias nacionais de governação digital.
Blog Post
A reflection on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics- Giants and the shoulders they stand on
Academics reflect on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics and its focus on innovation and technological change driving economic growth.
Event
Milestone Series | Meet Our Speakers
Meet our speakers
Event
Exhibition: “Reverting” by Artist Francisco Gonzalez Camacho
From 23 October to 21 November 2025, UNU is hosting the artwork of Francisco Gonzalez Camacho as part of SEEEU 2025 — European Photo Month in Tokyo.
Event
Digital Governance Dialogues | Webinar #1: Official Launch & Digital Governance Strategies and Policies
This first webinar will mark the official launch of the initiative and bring together representatives from PALOP countries.
News
Farm to Fork: Learning to Read Food's Metabolic Logs
Technology is making it easy to see the whole picture of what we eat
Media Coverage
UNU-EHS Climate Finance Expert, Soenke Kreft, Featured in News Article on Pre-COP Meeting
A pre-COP meeting took place from 13-14 October, in Brasília, Brazil. Among the key agenda items was the “Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T.”
Media Coverage
Role of higher education institutions in advancing UN goals highlighted
At the University Dialogue on Pact for Future Implementation, Adam Day considers how universities can support the UN’s global agenda.
Announcement
Apply Now to Join the Next Cohort of the UNFCCC - UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship
Applications to the UNFCCC - UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme are currently open.
Book
Learning, Collaborating and Transforming: The 20-Year Journey of the Global RCE Network
This book marks the 20th year of the Global RCE Network through stories, insights and analyses from RCE initiatives worldwide.