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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UNU Migration Network Research Symposium

On 24 September 2024, researchers working on migration from different UNU institutes around the world will come together at UNU-MERIT in Maastricht to exchange knowledge and ideas and develop future collaboration.

News 19 Sep 2024

Session Explores Landscape Approaches for Food System Transformation

A session of the 16th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific discussed the potential of SEPLS to make food systems more sustainable.

Media Coverage 19 Sep 2024

A Global Learning Space for Sustainable Development

An article in University World News discusses the global impact of Regional Centres of Expertise (RCEs) on advancing sustainability.

Expert Digital Governance Capacity Building Consultant

Laura Conti

Laura Conti is a Digital Governance Capacity Building Consultant of the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since September 2024.

Series 18 Sep 2024

Aligning AI and Climate Governance

Can AI governance be harnessed to combat climate change? Read more on emerging global policies and their potential for climate action below.

News 18 Sep 2024

UN E-Government Survey 2024: LOSI and UNU-EGOV's Key Role

Our collaboration with UN DESA on the 2024 UN E-Government Survey, focusing on the Local Online Service Index to enhance local digital governance.

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Nexus Implementation: Potential and Opportunities

Researchers and practitioners will enhance skills in applying case studies to Nexus research, focusing on technical and policy approaches.

Article 18 Sep 2024

Five Reasons You Should Care about the Summit of the Future

The summit is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a new consensus on what the future of humanity and nature should be.

Expert Visiting Fellow

Andrijana Paljušević

As of September 2024, Andrijana Paljušević is a Visiting Fellow at the UNU-EGOV.

Blog Post 17 Sep 2024

EdTech, Gamification and the Future of Education: A Case Study in Eastern Europe

UNU-MERIT PhD alumna Irina Burlacu de Paoli shares key findings from her study on educational technology and game-based learning in Moldova.