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
MPP Experience Day
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: On Monday 11 November 2024, UNU-MERIT will host its first MPP Experience Day, an event designed especially for prospective students of our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP).
Side Event
Partnership for Accelerating Meaningful Youth Participation for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
CALI, COLOMBIA: A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) will highlight the crucial role of youth in implementing the GBF.
Article
Climate finance, debt and economic dependency in Africa
"African countries must strengthen regional integration and South-South cooperation to reduce dependency on external powers."
Lecture
MPP Open Lecture: Introduction to qualitative methodologies and methods
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Want to know if our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development programme (known as MPP) is right for you? Join our Open Lecture to get a taste of the programme!
Event
Online Q&A session about our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development
ONLINE: UNU-MERIT is hosting an interactive Q&A webinar about our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) on Thursday 21 November 2024 at 16:00 - 17:00 CET.
Side Event
Landscape Approaches as a Lever to Reduce Conflicts for Living in Harmony with Nature
CALI, COLOMBIA: A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) will share experiences and lessons learned by the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.
News
UN University-INWEH and HEC Montréal Partner to Engage Media in Sustainability Transition
The two institutes will launch capacity building, knowledge creation, and research initiatives related to media and society.
News
Summit of the Future: reshaping global governance and international cooperation
Promoting solutions, shaping conversations and strategically engaging with key stakeholders.
Event
'ECOffee Consumers' Multiplier Event
MAASTRICHT: On 30 September 2024, partners of the ECOffee Consumers project will explain their latest findings and present the 'ECOffee Consumers' mobile app to the public.
Conversation Series
International Academic Cooperation in a Geopolitically Changing World
TOKYO: On 9 October 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Michael Hoch, the Rector of the University of Bonn.