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).
Event
Youth Ocean Summit
TOKYO: This event will discuss the sustainability of the marine environment, focusing on youth-led marine conservation initiatives.
Article
Intersectional Youth Participation in Peacebuilding
Luisa Kern explores how diverse identities shape young people’s roles, challenges and inclusion in peacebuilding initiatives.
Article
National Mechanisms for Youth Inclusion in Peacebuilding
How national youth councils and action plans can connect local youth engagement to national and regional peacebuilding.
ITU Academy Training Centre
Masterclass: Advancing digital transformation and the SDGs through innovation
A masterclass on the forces behind innovation and its role in shaping economies and societies.
Collection
GENDER IMBALANCE Progress and Challenges in Achieving Gender-Inclusive Representation in Global Environmental Governance
Inclusive representation is key to effective environmental governance, addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation with diverse perspectives and solutions.
News
Gender Imbalance Hinders Equitable Environmental Governance, a UN University report reveals
UNU-INWEH researchers call for addressing the gender disparities across the Rio Conventions to make environmental decision-making inclusive.
Article
5 Outcomes from COP 30: What the Belém Political Package Really Delivered
Inside COP30: the breakthroughs, the gaps and the next steps, told through five essential outcomes.
News
Students From Escola Secundária Francisco de Holanda Visited UNU-EGOV
Study visit combined institutional insights with discussions on Artificial Intelligence.