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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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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Project 24 Jul 2023

Development and Peace Responses to Forced Displacement: The Role of Political Will

Examining the importance of political will for shaping development and peace responses to refugee and IDP situations

Project 24 Jul 2023

High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism

Concrete and practical recommendations for strengthening global governance

Project 24 Jul 2023

Earth Shattering: Financial Engagement at the Nexus of Modern Slavery and Natural Resources in Africa

Promoting synchronized action to tackle risks and abuses in cocoa production and gold mining value chains in Ghana.

Project 24 Jul 2023

Project: Thematic Review on Climate-Security and Peacebuilding

Identifying entry points and pathways for building peace and mitigating conflict in climate-affected and fragile environments.

Project 24 Jul 2023

Access to Justice for Migrants in the Global South

Understanding and addressing the injustices faced by migrants in the Global South

Project 24 Jul 2023

Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking

FAST mobilizes the financial sector to address modern slavery and human trafficking

Project 24 Jul 2023

Stress Testing the UN’s Regional Prevention Approaches

This project was driven by the key question: How can the UN better integrate its regional prevention work to more effectively respond to major crises?

Project 24 Jul 2023

A Breakthrough for People and Planet

Building Momentum for the Summit of the Future and Beyond.

Project 24 Jul 2023

XCEPT Conflict Response: Multi-Actor Interventions in Cross-Border Conflict Contexts

Conducting research on coalition, multilateral, and coordinated interventions in varied cross-border conflict contexts.

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Europe RCE Regional Meeting

ONLINE: On 12–14 September, UNU-IAS will co-organize the Europe RCE Regional Meeting under the theme Transformative Education for Sustainable Regions.