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
Event
Development aid in decline: What does it mean for the ecological transition and international solidarity?
How is the historic decline in official development assistance reshaping the financing of the ecological transition and international solidarity?
News
Bread, Grapes and Food High-Tech
Miguel Moron's fellowship aims to incorporate waste polyphenols into healthier, more sustainable foods
Conference
UNU-IIGH at GHS 2026
UNU-IIGH, as a Local Organising Partner, will actively engage in GHS 2026 through sessions, workshops, and convenings on key global health priorities.
Series
UNU-CRIS Annual Reports
Yearly snapshots of our research and impact.
Person
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Nobuko Kayashima
Nobuko Kayashima is Executive Director of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, and Senior Research Advisor at the JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development.
Article
The Invisible Handshake: How We Are Accidentally Teaching AI Systems to Agree with Each Other
Every time information is transferred, context diminishes, assumptions become stronger and confidence grows.
Event
High-level Policy Dialogue on Water Transversality for Climate Resilience and Biodiversity Restoration Set to Convene
The dialogue is expected to create space for policy exchange on how to better align water, climate & biodiversity objectives in practice.
News
Learning to Pack for Efficient Delivery
Lídia da Silva gained proficiency in creating liposomes for the delivery of bioactive molecules without the producing microorganism
Expert
Alaine Bate Tabenyang
During his virtual research internship at UNU-CRIS, Bate Tabenyang Alaine will primarily work on the governance of space-based/satellite connectivity during natural disasters, under the supervision of Dr. Berna Akcali Gur within the Digital Governance Cluster.