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
BIG IDEAS Series
Leveraging Collective Intelligence for a Sustainable Future: Human and Machine Intelligence
On 7 March 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr Jingbo Huang, Director of UNU Macau.
Side Event
Accelerating Circular Economy-based Solutions to Support SDG 6 Implementation in the LAC Region
On 21 March, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS, with support from UNU-IAS, will co-organise a side event as part of the UN 2023 Water Conference.
Seminar
Paving the Way for Fiscal Capacity
On 21 March, UNU will host a panel discussion to share insights on the origins of fiscal states in developing economies and their policy implications.
Side Event
Water for Climate Mental Health Resilience
On 20 March, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS will co-organise a side event as part of the UN 2023 Water Conference.
Event
Nature-Positive Solutions: Kanazawa’s Model for Climate Action and Sustainable Urban Nature
UNU-IAS will hold a symposium on nature-based solutions to environmental challenges to examine COP27 and COP15 and efforts in Kanazawa, Japan
Symposium
Nature-positive Solutions: Kanazawa’s Model for Climate Action and Sustainable Urban Nature
On 5 March 2023, UNU-IAS will organise a symposium to discuss nature-positive solutions to current environmental challenges.
Event
Special RCE Session at 14th ICERD: Sharing RCE Experiences
UNU-IAS will hold an online session at the 14th ICERD under the theme ‘Circular Economy Education for Sustainable Development in Local Communities’.
Side Event
Valuing Urban Water in Asia for Achieving Sustainable Development
On 18 March 2023 at 15:00 (JST), UNU-IAS will co-organise an online side event as part of the UN Water Conference 2023.
Project
Study on country models for the international transfer of digital government experiences and solutions
Enhance international GovTech service exports with a business model derived from insights from Denmark, Estonia, India, and Korea, focusing on digital governance and collaboration.
Blog Post
Climate-Related Migration Into Cities: Ethiopian Smallholders Heading to Addis Ababa
A more nuanced understanding of climate-related migration is needed which recognizes the importance of land tenure and job opportunities.