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
AI + Capacity Building
Wynn Palace, Meeting Room Tulip
Event
AI + Bridging the Gap
Galaxy International Convention Center, Meeting Room 7
Article
AI: A Ladder To Progress Or A Trap Of Division? The Choice Is Ours
Whether AI becomes a tool for shared progress or a weapon of division depends on the governance choices we make now.
Event
Science Talk: Rethinking Critical Minerals
Political Geology and the Geopolitics of the Subsurface in Southwest Greenland
Report
General Assembly Engagement on Peace and Security in the 79th Session
General Assembly Handbook Series, Research Brief No. 1
Article
A Day of Exchange: CIHEAM Visits UNU-FLORES
The focus was collaboration in education
News
The United Nations University Celebrates 50 Years of Global Impact
A special event in Tokyo brought together distinguished guests, partners and UNU staff to celebrate a legacy of knowledge and solutions.
Collection
Damage Assessment of Afghanistan's August 2025 Earthquake
Deadly 6.0 quake in eastern Afghanistan kills thousands, levels villages, and exposes deep political, social, and humanitarian vulnerabilities.
Report
Water Inequity in Global Agricultural Trade
An insight into how agricultural trade influences global water use, inequality, and inequity, and what it means for the world's most vulnerable.
Staff
Tania Sanchis Gimenez
Tania Sanchis Gimenez