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
Event
EPRM Webinar
Join us for the EPRM Webinar on May 7th at 13:00 CEST
News
UN Report Analyses How Deep Change Helps to Create Lasting Transformation
The new Interconnected Disaster Risks report urges deep change by challenging assumptions and structures behind today’s global risks and crises.
Media Coverage
New Interconnected Disaster Risks 2025 Report Launched and Featured Across International Media
The new Interconnected Disaster Risks report is officially out, receiving international media attention.
News
UNU-FLORES Doctoral Researchers in Conversation with Policy and Decision Makers
Doctoral researchers take center stage in high-level policy dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders, anchored in the Resource Nexus approach.
News
PRISMA Award: Honouring Excellence in Sustainability Research
PRISMA – Centre for Sustainability Assessment and Policy
News
UN Advisory Body Addresses Governance, Science-based Solutions for the SDGs
UNU-IAS provided expert inputs at the 2025 meeting of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration in New York.
News
Business Meets Science: A New Initiative at Dresden Nexus Conference
DNC 2025 advances cross-sector approaches for the SDGs and Resource Nexus opportunities
News
UNU and TUD Launch CREST Hub on Climate and Sustainability at the Dresden Nexus Conference
Climate Resilience and Sustainable Technologies (CREST)
Article
Justice in the Digital Age: Can AI Transform Labour Dispute Resolution?
As the labour market evolves in the age of artificial intelligence, dispute resolution systems must also adapt.
Seminar
The labour market effects of cash transfers to the unemployed: Evidence from South Africa
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Timothy Köhler, a Junior Research Fellow at the Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) based in the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa.