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
Announcement
UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE at Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB 62)
Check out UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE involvement at the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB 62).
Event
Reimagining climate governance: reforms, models and actions
Designing actionable innovations to meet today’s climate needs
News
Hamburg Declaration on Responsible AI for the SDGs
The Declaration was endorsed by UNU and co-developed by a team of researchers at UNU-CPR.
Article
Baku – Bonn – Belém: Incubating Collective Climate Action
UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn sets stage for COP 30 in Brazil.
Article
Digital Shadows: Unveiling the Crisis of Forced Labour in the Tech Age
Despite labour law protections, enforcement mechanisms have not kept pace with the complexities introduced by digital platforms.
Media Coverage
Launch of RCE Ningbo Featured in Chinese Media
Several Chinese media featured the newly established Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development in Ningbo, China.
Article
Science, Technology, and Innovation for All: A One UN Approach to Policy Training
Online training on science, technology and innovation policy and policy instruments for Africa
Collection
The May-June 2025 Central Canada Fires: National Challenges of a Warming Climate and Cascading International Impacts
The incident brief analyzes the 2025 Canadian wildfires, their link to climate change, and the massive cross-border smoke impacts.
News
Canada’s Wildfire Crisis is a Harsh Glimpse into a New Climate Reality with Cascading Impacts Beyond its Borders, Warns New UN University Report
The Central Canada fires, over 150 times larger in area than the 2025 Los Angeles fires, exposed over 117 million people in the U.S. to heavy smoke
Article
UNU-MERIT’s CDO Programmes Contribute to SBE’s Financial Times Executive Education Ranking
A successful collaboration between UNU-MERIT and the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE).