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
Berlin-ASEAN Member States Visit Dresden to Appreciate the Resource Nexus
ASEAN delegation led by Brunei's Ambassador visited Dresden to explore Resource Nexus practices in water management, biodiversity, and innovative cons
Conference
The World at Crossroads — Securing the Future Generations
MAPUTO: The WIDER Development Conference will be held from 14–16 May 2024.
Article
How India’s Economy Has Fared under Ten Years of Narendra Modi
The Modi government has aimed to improve the lives of ordinary Indians, but jobs for some groups are still hard to come by.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Exploring the Intersections of Water-Use Habits and Adoption of Water-Efficient Technology
Insights from Cape Town, South Africa
News
One UN on AI
UNU Macau AI Conference 2024 fosters global dialogue under the theme of “AI for All”, promoting a safe, secure, and trustworthy AI system.
News
The notion of consent in the UN Treaty Bodies’ general comments and jurisprudence
UNU-IIGH, ICJ & HRP explore consent in sexual conduct and healthcare through human rights standards
News
Informed consent in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services: a global scoping review of qualitative studies
UNU-IIGH and HRP’s new research explores notion and complexities of consent in SRH
Blog Post
What we mean by colonialism & coloniality
Here we describe our use of the terms colonialism and coloniality and how this informs our work.
Announcement
Next Course: “Metagenomics for health and industrial applications”, August 2024
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Daniel Kurth at PROIMI-CONICET (Tucumán, Argentina).
News
What Are Critical Minerals, and Why Are They So Important?
By Jorge Valverde, PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and member of our UNESCO Chair team