Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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News 28 May 2018

UNU Institute in Macau at ICA Conference 2018

Juhee Kang and Jenny Ju, on behalf of UNU Macau, presented research works on technology, media, and intercultural exchange, at ICA conference.

News 28 May 2018

UNU Institute in Macau Signs a MOU with City University of Macau

The MOU paves a way for cooperation between UNU Macau and City University of Macau through research projects and exchange on Data Science research.

Project 22 May 2018

Water for Sustainable Development

The project will investigate the role of water in Asia and demonstrate how the achievement of SDG6 will contribute to the region's development.

Staff Programme Coordinator - Water and Resource Management

Emi Yoshinaga

Emi Yoshinaga is a Senior Associate (Strategic Development) at UNU-ViE.

Project 01 May 2018

The Limits of Punishment: Transitional Justice and Violent Extremism

If, when and how transitional justice can contribute to transitions away from conflict in settings affected by major jihadist groups.

News 30 Apr 2018

Skills Training for Survivors of Sexual Exploitation Fieldwork

UNU Macau researchers conducted fieldwork in the Philippines, as part of the Migrant Technology project.

Project 18 Apr 2018

Preventing Tomorrow’s Conflicts and Sustaining Peace

Informing UN policy deliberations with a proactive, over-the-horizon approach to prevent and sustain peace.

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Does it Pay to Account for Natural Resources?

Lecturer: Prof. Edeltraud Günther (Chair of Business, esp. Environmental Management and Accounting, TU Dresden)

Project 02 Apr 2018

Introduction of Technologies on Characteristic Analysis and Conservation Management in Agricultural Heritage Systems

The project will develop conservation management indicators and guidelines on evaluating the sustainability of agricultural heritage systems.

Project 01 Apr 2018

Capturing UN Preventive Diplomacy Success: How and Why Does It Work?

The impact the UN can have in conflict settings and the many challenges in linking short-term interventions with longer-term sustainable peace.