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
Symposium Discusses Benefits of Synergy Approaches to Climate, Biodiversity and Pollution
Held alongside UN expert meetings on climate action and synergies, the event highlighted integrated solutions to tackle global environmental crises.
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In Conversation with Stefano Terzi: the Double Role of Water Infrastructure in Coping with Drought
Through increased reliance and higher water demands, communities expose themselves to future drought impacts and traditional knowledge loss.
Series
5 Facts on Groundwater Depletion
From its flagship report "Interconnected Disaster Risks", UNU-EHS highlights five facts on groundwater.
News
EU Commits EUR 2 Million to SA-TIED Programme as Policy Dialogue on Climate-resilient Infrastructure Takes Centre Stage
The new EU funding is a significant boost for evidence-based policymaking in South Africa.
Event
RCE Youth Art Challenge Exhibition: From Waste to Art
TOKYO: This exhibition will showcase winning artworks by youth from around the world focusing on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).
News
UNU Macau (IIST) and Northwestern Polytechnical University Forge Collaboration for the Future
UNU Macau (IIST) received a delegation from Northwestern Polytechnical University, led by President Song Baowei.
News
UNU-FLORES receives eku Future Prize for Environment to conduct study on Vertical Farming
SMEKUL awarded UNU-FLORES the "eku Future Prize for Energy, Climate, Environment in Saxony" in Science category.
Project
Large-scale transformation towards biodiversity-friendly, climate resilient agriculture through risk finance solutions and enabling policy and trade frameworks (BioFinCas)
This project will support transformation of conventional farming towards biodiversity-friendly and climate-resilient practice.
Project
FISPER: Guidelines for UNCCD Parties to make ecological restoration attractive in terms of financial inclusion and social protection
This project will develop guidelines to improve perceptions of ecological restoration and rehabilitation in terms of finance and social protection
Project
Financial Management and Policy Planning for Risk Financing: A Comprehensive Architecture towards Resilience
This project will strengthen the financial management of disaster risk and integrate risk financing into key policies where INFFs are used.