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
Series
Innovation in the Emerging AI & Climate Landscape
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform climate action.
News
How investment in developing countries’ infrastructure can be accelerated – and why this is crucial for the SDGs
New insights from a policy brief co-authored by UNU-MERIT Professorial Fellow Anthony Bartzokas
Brief
Revitalizing Local Economies: A Case of Japan's Furusato Nozei Program and Its Digital Transformation Impact on Tax Decentralization, Economic Growth, and Sustainable Development
This policy brief outlines how effective fiscal decentralization can address development gaps and social inequalities to stimulate economic growth.
Workshop
Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals – Asian and European Perspectives and Beyond
BRUSSELS & ONLINE: This workshop will explore methods, practices, challenges and opportunities of SDG localization across regions, as well as at city and subnational levels.
Expert
Haoxuan Yu
Haoxuan Yu is a PhD Fellow at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH). He graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from Central South University in China. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Engineering at Monash University and is a visiting PhD scholar at the University of Cambridge, where he focuses on environmental fluid dynamics.
News
Yokohama Biodiversity Festival Highlights Satoyama Land Restoration Efforts
The event was held as part of the International Youth Conference on Biodiversity.
Blog Post
Making the Global Digital Compact a reality
Four steps to establish a responsible, inclusive and equitable data future.
Event
United Nations Day 2024
Convened annually in Dresden, United Nations Day engages stakeholders in public discussions on key UN-related topics.
Media Coverage
Youth Training on Biodiversity & Climate Change Featured in Japanese Media
The session focused on youth involvement in global decision-making, selecting two students to participate in the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference.
Seminar
Varieties of Middle-income Trap: A Latin American Perspective on Structural Change Trajectories and External Demand Constraints
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: UNU-MERIT's UNESCO Chair on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development for Latin America will host a research seminar featuring Prof. Dr. Carlos Bianchi from the Institute of Economics at the University of the Republic (UDELAR) in Uruguay.