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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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

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

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Article 08 Jan 2025

Digital Security and Governance in Healthcare

Summary of keynote lecture for Conference New Frontiers in Healthcare (Lisbon, 20 Nov 2024)

Media Coverage 06 Jan 2025

Circular Economy Education to Tackle Plastic Pollution 

Writing in Down To Earth, UNU-IAS expert Anupam Khajuria calls for embedding circular economy education in the future plastic pollution treaty.

Person Senior Researcher in Multilateralism and Global Governance

Michael Franczak

Michael Franczak is a Senior Researcher in Multilateralism and Global Governance at UNU-CPR and an expert on climate and development finance and reform of the international financial architecture.

Media Coverage 08 Jan 2025

How AI Is Tackling Climate Change

In a new Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast episode, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs considers harnessing AI to anticipate climate change risks.

Expert Sustainable Development Coordinator

Johannes Cullmann Cullmann

Johannes is coordinating sustainability related research and partnership activities for UNU-FLORES.  

Article 07 Jan 2025

To Serve Humankind, AI Must Be Shaped by UN Values

As we begin implementing the Global Digital Compact, we must focus on achieving balance in our governance of artificial intelligence.

News 07 Jan 2025

UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala Named One of 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024

The London-based New African Magazine included Rector Marwala in its annual list of the 100 most influential Africans.

News 06 Jan 2025

Welcome to the UNU Macau Year in Review 2024 Newsletter

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Expert Consultant – Tolerable Risk and SLR

Saleh Qazi

Saleh Qazi