Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Project 11 Aug 2026

Global Leadership Training Programme in Africa (GLTP)

GLTP is a training scheme that provides Japanese postgraduate students with opportunities to conduct field research in Africa.

Project 11 Aug 2026

Governance for Sustainable Development

This project studies how governments and institutions incorporate the SDGs into their policies, thereby contributing to the global agenda.

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Yuxi Shi

Yuxi Shi is a Research Fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau. She has gained an MA in International Policy and Development at Middlebury Institute of International Studies and is currently a Master’s candidate in International Organizations and Exchange at Zhejiang University. 

Journal Article 06 Aug 2026

Indus Waters Treaty in the public discourse: Politics, media, and academia

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has long been an emblem of robust transboundary water cooperation between India and Pakistan.

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Science Talk: Integrated Modeling for Water-Food-Energy Risks under Climate Change

Linking Climate, Water, and Human Systems for a Resilient Future