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
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Workshop
Energy and State Aid: From EU Practice to Ukraine’s Energy Transition
Energy and State Aid Workshop - From EU Practice to Ukraine's Energy Transition
News
Advancing Digital Technology for Sustainable Development: A Cross‑Institute UNU Training Collaboration
UNU‑DTSD united UNU institutes across Macau, Maastricht, and Bonn for a truly global learning journey.
Event
Science Talk: Scaling Onsite Water Reuse as a Climate Adaptation Strategy for Urban Water Scarcity
Lessons from San Francisco
Blog Post
A Day at the EU Capital of Global Governance: Our Study Visit to Brussels
MPP Global Governance specialisation students visit Brussels, with student ambassador Irmak Tankurt reflecting on the experience
Article
UNU-FLORES Launches 2026 Field Season in Lusatia on International Mother Earth Day
Resource Nexus thinking can contribute to the global movement to restore our world – one soil sample, one field plot, one ecosystem at a time.
Report
From Science to Policy: Planetary Solutions in Action
Report translating breakthrough science into actionable policy for planetary health
News
Outlining Scalable Policy Pathways to Address the Planetary Crisis
UNU-CPR and partners launch new report translating breakthrough science into actionable policy for planetary health
Blog Post
Innovative Resource Mobilization: A Forward-Looking Approach to UN80
A sharp decline in aid exposes structural gaps. Can UN80 catalyse new financing models for the UN?
Seminar
Selective industrial policy for the EU open strategic autonomy: the role of products’ relatedness
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to announce an upcoming research seminar featuring Valentina Meliciani, Full Professor of Applied Economics at LUISS University.