Research Topics

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

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

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Blog Post 28 Jul 2023

Financial Inclusion is Key to Reducing Haiti’s Vulnerability to Modern Slavery

For World Day Against Trafficking in Persons we explore how financial inclusion can be strengthened to protect vulnerable Haitians from exploitation.

News 27 Jul 2023

UNU-IAS Students Graduate from Class of 2023

The special occasion was celebrated with an in-person ceremony in Tokyo, Japan.

News 26 Jul 2023

Policy Brief Offers Guidance for Cities to Better Access Climate Finance

Recommendations for local policy makers on designing and managing city climate finance to unlock investments and deliver implementation.

Brief 26 Jul 2023

Closing the Gap on City Climate Finance in Developing Countries

Recommendations for policymakers on improving cities’ access to climate finance.

Project 25 Jul 2023

Improving Multilateral Approaches to Countering Organized Crime in Conflict-Affected States: Mali and the Central African Republic

Examining why certain conflict-affected states have developed high levels of organized crime - and exploring multilateral responses.

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From Left Behind to Staying Back: Rethinking Policy Responses to Children in Migrant Households

Presenting new research and analysis that challenges dominant policy and practice narratives on stay behind children.

Blog Post 25 Jul 2023

Sri Lanka at a Crossroads: Where Next for the Protest Movement that ‘Went Home’?

After a major protest movement brought a change in Sri Lanka's leadership, we reflect on the country's debt crisis and ongoing economic problems.

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Artificial Intelligence, Technology and Health: Promises and Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala will discuss how AI and technology can be harnessed for a sustainable future for all.

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RCE Youth Webinar: Igniting Changes for a Sustainable World

ONLINE: On International Youth Day 2023, UNU-IAS will co-host a Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development Youth Webinar.

Multimedia 25 Jul 2023

What is land restoration?

Riskepedia: What is land restoration? UNU-EHS expert Fabian Rackelmann explains it in this #Riskepedia video!