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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News 07 Dec 2022

Strengthening the G7’s Role in Conflict Prevention and Resolution

What policy options can the G7 adopt to strengthen its global conflict prevention and resolution role.

News 07 Dec 2022

UNU Macau Attends EQUALS-EU General Assembly 2022

The GA looked back at the outcomes from previous hackathons and innovation camps, while keeping track of project updates for future work.

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The Satoyama Initiative: A Decade of Working for Societies in Harmony with Nature

On 7 December 2022, UNU-IAS will co-organise a side event at the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP15).

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“Cutting Through the Noise: How the UN is Building Trust in an Age of Disinformation”, a Conversation with Melissa Fleming

UNU will host a conversation with Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications.

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Exploring Nature-Positive Pathways

UNU-IAS will hold a side event at the COP 15 conference to discuss a whole-of-society approach to biodiversity governance for transformative change.

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Contributions of Migration to Development in the MENA

This online panel explored the contributions of migration to development in the Middle East and North Africa, specifically Jordan and Lebanon.

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Does e-Government leave people behind?

Economic, social, and political bias in coproduction of service evaluation using citizen complaints about public services.

News 06 Dec 2022

Session Promotes the Satoyama Development Mechanism for a Nature-positive Society

UNU-IAS co-organised a thematic track session at ISAP 2022 discussing the Satoyama Development Mechanism (SDM).

News 05 Dec 2022

End of the Year Highlights 2022

We invite you to look back at some key moments co-created with UNU Macau in 2022, hoping they will serve as inspiration for further collaborations.

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How Can Tax-benefit Systems Support Households Through Crisis?

On 13 December 2022, UNU-WIDER will host a webinar, 'How Can Tax-benefit Systems Support Households Through Crisis?'