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
UNU Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
Brief
Deep-sea Mining
Brief of the Secretary General's Scientific Advisory Board.
Brief
Verification of Frontier AI Models
Brief of the Secretary General's Scientific Advisory Board.
Brief
Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies
Brief of the Secretary General's Scientific Advisory Board.
News
Future Generations Platform Sets Benchmark for Long-Term Governance
A new interactive platform reveals how long-term thinking is reshaping governance worldwide, from constitutional reforms to citizen-led actions.
News
UNU-EGOV Hosts Opening Session of the Eco Parlamento 2026
Sixteen students joined the inaugural session in Guimarães, focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Media Coverage
Appointment of US Envoy in Geneva Raises Hopes for UN Engagement
In Reuters, Dr. Adam Day comments on the significance of the United States’ decision to appoint a new ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva.
News
From Pakistan to the World: PDA and UNU-EGOV sign a MoU for GovAI, launching a scalable AI training model designed to empower governments across the globe
GovAI is designed to help enable the AI upskilling of 1+ million Pakistani civil servants by 2028.
Media Coverage
Interconnected Disaster Risks Report Featured on China Central Television
UNU-EHS Director and UNU Vice-Rector in Europe, Shen Xiaomeng, was interviewed by CCTV on the interconnections of disasters and changing risks.