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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Lamia Jaber

Lamia Jaber is a Research Assistant at UNU Resource Nexus working on responsible electronics in the climate change era. 

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Marta Vicarelli

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David Clelland

Journal Article 05 Aug 2026

Barriers and enablers of green development: the example of blue economy sectors in coastal communities of the Wadden Sea region

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Daniel Tsegai

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Olga Andreeva

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Barron J. Orr

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The 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Lecture

Attend the Stockholm Prize Lecture by Professor Kaveh Madani at the KTH Royal University of Technology during the World Water Week.

News 05 Aug 2026

UNU-INRA and SYND Webinar Spotlights Youth Opportunities in Ghana’s Green Economy

UNU-INRA and SYND organise webinar on "opportunities for youth in Ghana's Green sector."

Article 05 Aug 2026

5 Things to Know about the Rio Conventions

What do climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation have in common? The answer starts with the Rio Conventions.