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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Article 30 Mar 2026

Preventing War Requires Smarter Tools and Stronger Governance

War prevention is too crucial to rely on outdated methods and too vital to be handed over to algorithms uncritically.

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Exploration in Research Teams: Building on the Shoulders of PhD Students

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Professor Michele Pezzoni, Associate Professor at Université Côte d’Azur and linked to CNRS, GREDEG, and Observatoire des Sciences et Techniques, HCERES in France.

Edited Volume 28 Feb 2026

Essays on Global Regionalism I

The Past, Present and Future of Regionalism Studies

News 30 Mar 2026

Youth Conference Explores Climate Justice

UNU-IAS Operating Unit in Kanazawa/Ishikawa hosted an event for high school students to discuss inclusive climate action.

Article 30 Mar 2026

How adults can help children move from climate anxiety to resilience

Helping children stay hopeful and take action on climate change through support, learning, and everyday guidance.

Expert Visiting Research Fellow

Céline Cocq

Céline Cocq is a virtual visiting research fellow at UNU-CRIS.

Series 27 Mar 2026

UNU-CRIS Policy Brief Series

Providing understanding and recommendations for better policy and governance.

News 27 Mar 2026

UNU-INWEH Partners with UNOOSA, and CEOS to Train UN Practitioners on Earth Observation for Crisis Response and Resilience Planning

Five-day intensive training empowers UN practitioners with data-driven decision-making skills to address global crises more effectively.

News 27 Mar 2026

UNU-IIGH Assumes Co-Chair Role of UN Food Systems Task Force 

Advancing food systems transformation