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
Side Event
COMDEKS Phase 4: Contribution of the Satoyama Initiative to the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
On 16 December 2022, UNU-IAS will co-organise a side event at the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP15).
News
COP15 Event Highlights Green Finance and Production Landscapes for Effective Area-based Conservation
UNU-IAS co-organised an event at COP15 focused on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs).
News
COP15 Event Promotes Whole-of-Society Approach to Biodiversity Governance
A whole-of-society approach recognises and builds on a society-wide mobilisation of actors, ranging from non-state actors to all levels of government.
Expert
Adam Day
Dr Adam Day is Head of the Geneva Office of United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
News
Greening the Blue Report 2022 Shows UN System Accelerating Efforts on Environmental Governance and Environmental Training
The annual Greening the Blue Report provides UN system-wide data on management functions and environmental impact.
News
UNU Macau Attends 2022MIECF
Dr. Franz Gatzweiler delivered a speech calling for support and collaborations in utilising collective intelligence for an ecological civilization.
Event
Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change and Other Social Challenges by Conservation and Restoration of Mangrove Ecosystem, Focusing on its Multiple Services
A side event at CBD COP15 will be held on mangrove ecosystem conservation as a nature-based solution for post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Conversation Series
The China Question: International Student Mobility and Global Research Collaboration in an Era of Hardening Geopolitics
UNU will host a Conversation Series event with Mr Jo Johnson.
Side Event
Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change
On 14 December 2022, UNU-IAS will co-organise “Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change” — a side event at the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP15).
Conference
6th Annual Jobs and Development Conference
On 14–15 December 2022, UNU will co-organise the 6th annual Jobs and Development Conference.