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

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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News 30 May 2023

Capacity Development on Digital Transformation in Qatar

UNU-EGOV and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology are working closely to improve the skills and capacities of Qatari officials.

News 30 May 2023

Policy Brief Advocates Right to Education for Climate-Displaced Persons

A new UNU-IAS policy brief provides recommendations on ensuring education and learning continuity for people affected by climate-induced displacement.

Multimedia 30 May 2023

What are Nexus Approaches?

Riskepedia: What are Nexus approaches? UNU-IAS expert Himangana Gupta explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

News 25 May 2023

Biodiversity Day Event Highlights Benefits of Urban Nature

The event took place in Kanazawa City, Japan, and focused on urban nature and its role in biodiversity conservation.

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Reimagining Higher Education for a Complex World

TOKYO: UNU will host a conversation with Professor Adam Habib, Director of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.

News 24 May 2023

Biodiversity Day Symposium Promotes Collaborative Action for Living in Harmony with Nature

UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity.

Expert Senior Researcher

Emma Rhule

Dr Emma Rhule is a Senior Researcher at UNU-IIGH.

Expert Senior Research Associate

Liliana Narvaez

Liliana Narvaez is a Colombian Geologist and Senior Research Associate at UNU-EHS, who graduated from University of Caldas (Manizales, Colombia) and holds a Master of Science on Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security from University of Bonn & United Nations University (Bonn, Germany). She is a Geologist, volcano geek and Eco-DRR enthusiast!

Expert Researcher

Drago Župaric-Iljic

Drago Župarić-Iljić is a sociologist based at the Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies in Zagreb, Croatia, as a research associate.

Person Researcher

Doerte Weig

Doerte Weig is a social anthropologist with an interest in uncovering the different facets of mobility and migration, and how the physicality of movement relates to social-political change and urban transformation.