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.
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

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Person Senior Research Fellow

Dr. Serge Stinckwich

Dr. Serge Stinckwich is a Senior Research Fellow at the UNU Paris Office and a computer scientist with over sixteen years of experience at the interface of digital technologies, sustainable development, and public policy across Asia and Africa. 

Article 05 Jun 2026

What Is Impact-Based Early Warning and Why Does It Matter?

A forecast can tell you rain will fall, but can it tell you if your house will flood? Discover how impact-based early warning can help.

Person Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Global Fellow

Kayla Ermanni

Kayla Ermanni is a Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Global Fellow with UNU-CPR

Person Senior Fellow

Emyrs Schoemaker

Emrys Schoemaker is a Senior Fellow (Non-Resident) in Digital and Frontier Technologies at UNU-CPR. 

Conversation Series -

International Order Under Challenge

On 29 June 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament of India, Mr. R. Venkatramani, the Attorney-General for India, and Prof. C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice-Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University.