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
Event
Meet 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Professor Kaveh Madani at KTH
Join Professor Kaveh Madani, Director of UNU-INWEH and 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate, for a seminar at KTH Royal Institute of Technology on 27 August 2026.
Article
5 Things to Know about the Rio Conventions
What do climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation have in common? The answer starts with the Rio Conventions.
Media Coverage
What Gabon's Rating Downgrade Tells Us About How Sovereign Credit Worthiness Is Judged
In The Conversation, Daniel Cash examines how Gabon's credit rating downgrade highlights the impact of sovereign ratings on development finance.
Person
Policy Brief
Misinformation, Disinformation and the Crisis of Trust in Public Institutions
A multilevel agenda for information integrity in an era of fragmented data governance.
Project
Planned Relocation Policy Needs Assessment
Identifying and interviewing planned relocation policy leaders across the world to better understand their knowledge, training and funding needs.
Article
Trade, Not Troops: What the Data Actually Says About Preventing War
If we want a stable global order, we must stop treating trade as a dividend of peace, and start investing in it as peace’s primary engine.
News
UNU Macau and China Foreign Affairs University Sign MOU on Internship Collaboration
The MoU bridges diplomacy and digital innovation through UN research opportunities for students.
Project
Catalysing Policy Improvement in Africa (CPIA II)
Strengthening evidence-informed policymaking and implementation in Mozambique and Burkina Faso.
Training
Strengthening Climate Resilience and Sustainability of Health Systems in the Western Pacific Region
UNU Global Health joined partners across the region to co-organize this free course on climate and health education.