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
Article
From 3,375 Proverbs to 100 New Ones — When AI Learns African Wisdom
AI trained on African proverbs can support language preservation, education and the design of ethical AI.
Expert
Dr. Roshi Nateghi
Dr. Roshi (Roshanak) Nateghi’s research advances understanding of the sustainability and resilience of critical infrastructure under climate change.
Expert
Dr. Leila Hashemi-Beni
Dr. Leila Hashemi-Beni's work focuses on advancing geospatial and Earth observation technologies to support environmental management, evidence-based decision-making, climate adaptation, and sustainability.
Expert
Prof. Sera Lewise Young
Prof. Sera Lewise Young’s work focuses on understanding how women, especially in low-resource settings, cope to preserve their health and that of their families.
Person
Myrthe Frissen
Myrthe Frissen is an environmental health physician and public health resident with expertise in risk assessments, healthy dietary patterns, and the impacts of global food systems on human and planetary health.
Research Fellow
Wania Khan
Ms. Wania Khan is a Youth Fellow in Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Reduction at UNU-INWEH, contributing to research and capacity-building initiatives.
Event
Science Talk: Climate Loads the Gun, Governance Pulls the Trigger
Rethinking Climate-Health Pathways in the Eastern Mediterranean
Article
5 Advantages of Turning From A Nature-Negative to A Nature-Positive Economy
A shift in how we value nature could reshape finance, reduce global risks and redefine long-term prosperity.
Press Release
UNU-BIOLAC and Universidad Central de Venezuela Sign Agreement to Promote Academic Exchange in Biotechnology
The agreement stems from a successful academic experience and includes Mexican Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey as a technical ally.
Seminar
Migration Seminar Series: Who counts and who's counted: the complicated relationship between migrants and population data
This seminar traces how migrants were counted in UK censuses, showing how population data can mean recognition, risk, and evolving democratic power.