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
Seminar
Webinar #3 | From Field to Framework: How "Micro-Transformations" Became an ICEGOV 2025 Award-Winning Paper
3rd webinar of the series Write. Review. Publish., aimed specifically at the ICEGOV community, will feature Robert O. Ifeonu
News
UNU-IAS and Waseda University Sign Agreement on Academic and Student Exchange
Under the agreement, UNU-IAS and Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies will collaborate on research and educational activities.
Event
Webinar | Gender-responsive/-transformative interventions in HIV, TB, and Malaria programmes: What can we learn from the existing evidence-base?
Examining evidence on changes in health- and gender-related outcomes attributable to gender-responsive and -transformative interventions in HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria programmes.
Press Release
French National Assembly Publishes Report on the Establishment of a UNU Ocean Institute in France
France is establishing the first UNU Ocean Institute in Brest and French Polynesia, a project with unanimous parliamentary support.
Staff
Aurélie Richard
Ms. Aurélie Richard is a Junior Fellow at the United Nations University Paris Office.
Expert
Bianca Kodaira
Bianca is a UNU Research Fellow and Strategy and Policy Advisor at the newly reopened UNU Paris Office
Expert
Denis Bailly
Denis Bailly is a Senior Fellow at the United Nations University and a leading expert in marine and coastal economics, ocean governance, and integrated socio-ecological assessment.
Staff
Aurélien Maleuvre
Aurélien Maleuvre is in charge of outreach and partnerships at the United Nations University (UNU) Paris Office.
News
International Institute of Space Law (IISL) Working Group on the Interplanetary Internet Partners with UNU-CRIS for Inaugural Event
The group held its first session to research legal frameworks and governance for future space-based communication networks.
Event
Science Talk: Charting the Course to Water Security and resilience
A Systems Approach for Navigating Global Change