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

Education

Gender

Health and well-being

Hunger

Poverty

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

Climate change

Consumption and production

Life below water

Life on land

Water

Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future

Economic growth

Energy

Industrial policy

Inequality

Infrastructure

Jobs (decent work)

Sustainable cities and communities

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

Institutions

Justice

Peace

SDG partnerships
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Media Coverage 21 Nov 2023

COP28 Bookazine Published by Diplomatic Courier

The publication features five op-eds by UNU-IAS experts.

Project 21 Nov 2023

Grant for Global Sustainability (GGS)

Supported by the Japanese MEXT, the project aims to enrich the partnership between research and educational institutes in Japan.

Press Release 21 Nov 2023

Pressemitteilung: Haushaltsausschuss des Bundestages beschließt Erhöhung der Grundfinanzierung für UNU-EHS und UNU-VIE durch das Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung

Pressemitteilung

Press Release 21 Nov 2023

Press Release: German Bundestag Budget Committee approves increase in core funding for UNU-EHS and UNU-VIE by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research

Press Release

Report 21 Nov 2023

Asset Recovery and Restitution

Leveraging Inter-agency and Multi-stakeholder Cooperation to Facilitate Compensation for Victims and Survivors of Forced Labour and Human Trafficking.

News 20 Nov 2023

Targeting the International Anti-Money Laundering Regime to Address Human Trafficking and Forced Labour

Changing the anti-money laundering regime would bring important shifts in the global economy, resulting in less exploitation and fewer labour abuses.

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COP28 Debrief: Building Capacity to Implement the Paris Agreement

TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will discuss the outcomes of COP28 and ways to engage youth in policymaking on climate change.

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Climate Science Literacy in Asia and the Pacific

TOKYO: This exhibition will display Japanese-language posters developed by UNESCO and other UN agencies to promote climate science in Asia.

News 20 Nov 2023

Charting a Path to Sustainable Progress: Insights from the 2023 SDG Summit and Beyond

Representatives from member states, the UN, and civil society gathered to reaffirm their commitments to the SDGs and chart a way forward.

Media Coverage 18 Nov 2023

Could COP28 Help Protect Africans From Growing Modern Slavery?

An opportunity to initiate conversations about environmental and social risks in financial sector investments.