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
Series
5 Insights Towards Systemic Risk Reduction in Mountains
Five insights on systemic risk reduction in mountains based on research of the Global Mountain Safeguard Research (GLOMOS) division at UNU-EHS.
Event
SDGs Café — Creating an Inclusive Workplace Environment from Kanazawa
Part of Kanazawa Rainbow Pride Week, this event will discuss issues facing the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace.
News
UNU Macau and UN Women co-hosted regional workshop to enhance capacities on digital security for women CSOs and women human rights defenders
The four-day event in Bangkok, Thailand, helped validate e-learning modules on cyber resilience and Artificial Intelligence in Southeast Asia.
News
Advancing an Anti-Colonial Agenda to Decolonise Global Health Paradigms
Discover a bold vision to challenge colonial legacies in global health and explore how redefining power dynamics can reshape healthcare equitably.
News
UNU-IAS Director Calls for Just Transition at 10th Innovation for Cool Earth Forum
Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi (Director, UNU-IAS) presented in a plenary session at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF).
Brief
Semiconductor Chips for Sustainable Development
This technology brief recommends policy shifts that align with tangible developments in semiconductor chips.
Event
13th Global RCE Conference
Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development and stakeholders will come together to address five priority action areas.
Symposium
Transforming Global Food System for Revitalizing Actions for SDGs
ONLINE: This event will explore the relationship between the SDGs and environmental sustainability at different stages of the global value chain.
Media Coverage
UNU-IAS Expert Discusses SDG Progress in Local TV Interview
An interview with Akio Takemoto (Head of Programme and Administration, UNU-IAS) was broadcast by the local television station Tokyo MX.
Report
The International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI) 2022 Annual Report
An overview of events and accomplishments of IPSI in 2022 fiscal year.