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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Expert Principal Research Specialist

Morten Meyerhoff Nielsen

Morten Meyerhoff Nielsen has been with the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2016.

Blog Post 12 Apr 2016

Peacekeeping in Cities: Is the UN Prepared?

The UN must do more to adjust its peacekeeping policies in order to meet the challenges posed by rapid urbanization.

Project 08 Apr 2016

Policy Monitoring on Digital Technology for Inclusive Education

Enhance lifelong learning for the disabled in Uganda through ICT, aligning with UN's 2030 goals and UNESCO policies, focusing on digital education inclusivity.

Project 25 Mar 2016

Designing Better Accountability Mechanisms for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Two primary pathways for developing accountability mechanisms to influence SDG implementation.

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Blog Post 03 Mar 2016

Ours Is Not a Caravan of Despair: The World Humanitarian Summit and Beyond

The global humanitarian system is cracking under a fundamental flaw. How can the World Humanitarian Summit help to address the problem?

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Tomasz Janowski

Senior Research Fellow of United Nations University International Institute for Software Technology