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
Media Coverage
Capacity Development for Realizing Sustainability
UNU-IAS Director Dr. Kazuhiko Takemoto was interviewed by the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper.
Event
Atoll Island States and International Law — Climate Change Displacement and Sovereignty
The book launch and seminar will explore multidisciplinary legal and engineering perspectives on atolls and their vulnerability to sea-level rise.
Project
WIDER Development Conferences
By bringing together researchers and policy makers from across the world, UNU-WIDER's Development Conferences promote research and policy analysis.
Project
Research Communication
This Project aims to make UNU-WIDER's research readily available to stakeholders and audiences in a form they can use.
Project
Academic Excellence
The Academic Excellence initiative at UNU-WIDER supports researchers from developing countries to promote their work and ideas to a global network of academics and policy makers.
Project
UNU Global Seminar Japan — Shonan Session
The UNU Global Seminars brings together experts from academia and policymaking in Japan and abroad to share perspectives on global concerns.
Project
UNU Series on Regionalism (World Reports on Regional Integration)
UNU's Series on Regionalism offers a platform for innovative work on regionalism from a global and inter-disciplinary perspective.
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Operating Unit Ishikawa / Kanazawa (OUIK)
OUIK carries out community-based research on biocultural diversity in Ishikawa looking towards providing a regional model for sustainable development.
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Regional Integration Knowledge System (RIKS)
RIKS was developed as a joint initiative to provide a central point of information exchange on regional integration processes worldwide.
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IPBES Assessments and Capacity Building
UNU-IAS has been leading the IPBES assessment process by organizing informal and formal international scientific expert workshops since 2011.