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
Where Are the World's Most Fragile Cities?
Cities, not nation states, are defining the shape and character of security and development in the twenty first century.
Media Coverage
Women are Being Traded as Slaves on WhatsApp – Here’s How the UN Can Act
What more can the United Nations do to end modern day slavery?
Project
African Research College on Sustainable Cities
The virtual college supervises and provides grants to PhD students and hosts postdoctoral fellows from Africa.
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Expert
David Tan
Dr. David Tan, a Malaysian national, joined UNU-IIGH in July 2016 as a Research Officer for a project on green infrastructure and urban health sponsored by the Newton-Ungku Omar Fund.
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Blog Post
Who Wants (To) Change? Making the UN Development System Fit To Support the 2030 Agenda
A “theory of change” for reform of the UN Development System (UNDS) is fit to respond to the Agenda's challenges.
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Crime-Proofing Conflict Prevention, Management, and Peacebuilding: A Review of Emerging Good Practice
Good practices on incorporating sensitivity to organized crime into conflict prevention and peacemaking activities.
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