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
News
Winners of Youth Art Challenge Announced
The 2023 RCE Youth Art Challenge focused on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).
Working Paper
Unlocking the Potential: The Call for an International Decade of Data
Prioritizing and advancing data as the bedrock for social and economic development.
Working Paper
The Time is Now: Establishing a Mutual Commitment Framework (MCF) to Accelerate Data Collaboratives
Accelerating the establishment of operational (and legally cognizable) data collaboratives.
Brief
Complexity of Choice in Asylum Seeker Decision-making
A more nuanced, holistic approach to asylum seeker policies while challenging prevailing narratives.
Brief
Brief: From Left Behind to Staying Back: Changing How We Think About Children in Migrant Households
Challenging dominant narratives and developing policy interventions that aim to reduce childhood-related inequalities in contexts of migration.
Brief
Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows: Harnessing Safe Data Sharing for Global and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence
This technology brief proposes a strategy to promote global cooperation to synergize conversations on cross-border data flow and AI.
News
New: e-learning course on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change
A new, free e-learning course by UNU-EHS, UNU-VIE and GIZ GmbH provides a profound understanding of human mobility in the context of climate change.
Workshop
Expert Workshop on Public-Private Partnerships in Global Data Governance
Facilitating an exchange of perspectives on improved public-private partnerships in data governance.
Press Release
New UN University report warns about risk tipping points with irreversible impacts on people and planet
New report, Interconnected Disaster Risks 2023, is released from UNU in Bonn today, analysing risk tipping points, and introduces solution framework.
Press Release
UN Study Reveals the Hidden Environmental Impacts of Bitcoin: Carbon is Not the Only Harmful By-product
Global Bitcoin mining is highly dependent on fossil fuels, with worrying impacts on water and land in addition to a significant carbon footprint.