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
Project
NewCityConcepts: A Model for Sustainable Urban Developmen
The project establishes a real-world lab for urban development in Hoyerswerda, aiming to be a model for structural transformation in the Lausitz region.
Workshop
Post-Mining Landscape Restoration Hands-On Workshop
GLI and UNU-FLORES organize a 4-day workshop on post-mining land restoration in Dresden, Germany, featuring classroom sessions, field trips, and expert insights.
Seminar
Nexus Seminar Series N.73 – Navigating the Nexus: Empowering States and Communities toward Inclusive [Gender-Sensitive] Water and Climate Solutions
Exploring the water-gender-climate nexus, we'll examine how addressing water disparities empowers women, fostering inclusive development and resilience.
Project
Resilience and Resource Nexus in Food Systems: Case of Tea and Wheat Subsectors in Tanzania
The project investigates how geopolitical tensions and resource availability influence food system resilience in Tanzania to bolster food security strategies.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Environmental Predictions for Water Sustainability
The development of next-generation solutions to predict water futures
Media Coverage
AI, Gender Roles, and the Future of Equality
In a new We Are Power Podcast episode, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs offers strategies for leveraging AI for societal benefit while combatting gender biases
Media Coverage
Harness Synergies to Rescue the SDGs
Writing in The Japan News, UNU-IAS Director calls for synergies across scientific disciplines, sectors, research and education to achieve the SDGs.
Media Coverage
UNU-EHS and UNCCD Report Featured by IISD
A guest article written by researchers of UNU-EHS and UNCCD was featured by IISD.
News
Master’s Programme Bids Farewell to Graduating Students
Students from Joint Master's Programme, offered by UNU-EHS and the University of Bonn, celebrated the end of their studies with a graduation ceremony.
Expert
Julieta Morais
Julieta Morais is a teacher at UNU-MERIT.