Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

Topics Header Photo
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

Showing 181-190 of 3346 results

Project 09 Jul 2024

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 09 Jul 2024

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 08 Jul 2024

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 06 Jul 2024

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 05 Jul 2024

UNU-EHS and UNCCD Report Featured by IISD

A guest article written by researchers of UNU-EHS and UNCCD was featured by IISD.

News 05 Jul 2024

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 Teacher

Julieta Morais

Julieta Morais is a teacher at UNU-MERIT.