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
UNU@50
Generating knowledge to transform the world since 1975
Press Release
UNU-BIOLAC's 2024: A Positive Balance for our Scientific Programme Amidst difficulties
UNU-BIOLAC keeps supporting capacity building in Biotechnology in LAC despite the complex situation of 2024 and the lack of sources of funding
News
UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop
UNU-INRA organises workshop to disseminate LANDSURF project’s key findings and build technical capacity on DSS application
News
UNU-INRA awards grants to 10 young Agritech Innovators in Ghana
10 young agritech innovators from across Ghana receive $7400 grants, to scale up their innovations aimed at helping smallholder farmers.
Multimedia
Video Testimonial: FOREST OKYEMAN Project
Comfort Adibu, CREMA leader, shares her experience from FOREST Okyeman Project's capacity building workshops.
Article
UNU-IIGH Fellowships
Fellowships are offered for a period of one-year, renewable based on a continued programme of work.
Article
UNU-IIGH Internships
The Internship Programme offers an immersive opportunity for students and early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in global health.
Multimedia
BBC News Interview: COP 29 and Climate Finance
INRA researcher, Dr. Ferdinand Tornyie shares some insights on the Importance of Climate Finance.
Seminar
Nexus Seminar N.81: Reframing Sustainability through the Lens of Socioecological Debt
Prof. Ramutsindela's Nexus Seminar session to explore reframing sustainability through the lens of socioecological debt.
BIG IDEAS Series
Planning for an Uncertain Future: Environmental Planning Strategies in Habitat Adaptation and Energy Transition
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 18 Jan. 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Christina von Haaren, professor emerita at Leibniz University Hannover.