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
News
IPIC 2023 Public Session
Portuguese Municipal Councils excel in internet presence ranking.
Project
Towards Actionable Impact-based Early Warning in Africa: Integrating Exposure and Vulnerability into Early Warning Systems – a Pilot Study in the IGAD Region (EarlyWarning4IGAD)
This project seeks to expand existing hazard-based early warning systems towards actionable impact-based early warning systems.
Seminar
Acting for Biodiversity at the Landscape Level
ONLINE: This webinar will discuss ways of managing, restoring and conserving biodiversity at the landscape level, with a focus on national biodiversity strategy and action planning.
News
UNU-IIGH Enhances Health Policy and System Research Capacities in the Global South
WHO-TDR Implementation Research Regional Training Center, MOOCs and short courses that target public health research and implementers in LMICs.
Conversation Series
Human Rights in Asia: Has Authoritarian Governance Undermined Progress?
On 9 May 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Elaine Pearson, Director of Human Rights Watch's Asia Division.
Event
Synergies for Sustainability: Celebrating 10 Years of UNU-IAS
TOKYO: This event will explore the key achievements and impacts of the institute since its founding in 2014.
Seminar
Digital Transformation, Technology and Innovation in the Brazilian States: proposed pathways for the period 2023-2026
This is a broad study on Digital Transformation in the Brazilian public sector.
Expert
Laura Kremer
Laura Kremer
Expert
Maike Anna Clara Schlebusch
Maike Anna Clara Schlebusch
Conversation Series
Robotics and AI: The Future Today
On 10 May 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Prof. Giuseppe Loianno, Director of the Agile Robotics and Perception Lab at New York University.