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
News
Broken water systems and collapsing health services in war zones help drug-resistant superbugs thrive, new Policy Brief from UN University and Geneva Water Hub warns
Resistant bacteria can survive in water that passes routine tests, yet low-cost monitoring and repairs can slow their spread even in conflict zones
Workshop
Funding for Sustainable Landscape Governance
YEREVAN: This CBD COP17 workshop will explore funding gaps and opportunities to strengthen investment in integrated landscape governance.
Event
2026 Brace Water Day Keynote: Prof. Kaveh Madani
McGill University's Brace Water Centre hosts keynote address by Prof. Kaveh Madani as he speaks to the mounting pressure on global water systems.
Policy Brief
Building Resilient Global Governance for an Era of Recurring Crises
How can global governance withstand recurring crises? A new policy brief explores how to build more resilient institutions.
Person
Person
Degree Defense
News
Advancing Climate-Resilient Health Systems in Malaysia: Reflections from the WHO–ATACH Malaysia Onboarding Meeting
Stakeholders convened to advance climate-resilient health systems in Malaysia
Staff
Šimon Trlifaj
Šimon Trlifaj is a postdoctoral researcher at UNU-MERIT
Event
CILAC 2026-UNESCO Chair Panel on Science and Agriculture: Sustainability and Competitiveness
A roundtable at Foro CILAC 2026 on how science and innovation are transforming agriculture, sustainability and competitiveness in Latin America