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).
Conference
Climate Week NYC 2026: Planet Aqua, Planet Peace: The Paideia Vision for Integral Ecology, Food Systems, Public Health, and Global Justice
Held during Climate Week NYC, this public summit examines water stewardship, blue foods, public health, climate action, and global peace.
Conference
Climate Week NYC 2026: Water-Energy Nexus - The Closed Budget: Who Draws From a Bankrupt Account?
As part of Climate Week NYC 2026, this session asks who should draw from a bankrupt hydrological budget as AI and energy demands grow.
News
Turning the Tables: Getting a Pathogen to Work for Us
María José Acuña studies Salmonella's molecular secretion systems to recruit them for bioproduction
Blog Post
UN's Global Digital Compact Review Could Sideline the Global South
How the UN's 2027 digital governance review could shape Global South participation in emerging AI governance.
Commentary
Temperature Decline is Not an Undo Button: Climate Overshoot is a Human Security Challenge
What happens when warming exceeds 1.5°C? Climate overshoot means a prolonged period of peak warming, decline and risks that challenge human security.
Series
UNU-EGOV Reports
UNU-EGOV Reports
Series
UNU-EGOV Conference Papers
UNU-EGOV Conference Papers
Series
UNU-EGOV Book Chapters
UNU-EGOV Book Chapters