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
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Training
How Science, Technology, and Industrial Policy Will Shape Europe’s Future
UNU MERIT co-organises PhD Summer School 2026 in Strasbourg on Europe’s innovation, science and industrial policy.
News
IPIC 2025: Sessão de Apresentação Pública
Sessão pública de apresentação dos resultados do Índice da Presença na Internet das Câmaras Municipais (IPIC) de 2025.
Blog Post
From Beneficiaries to Actors: Youth Roles in the UN Framework
Youth are shifting from beneficiaries to active leaders, innovators, and agents of change.
Media Coverage
Japanese Newspaper Features 11th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest
Yomiuri SDGs Shimbun special edition highlighted the 11th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest.
Event
A New Era of International Cooperation: Reimagining Relations between the Global South and North
A high-level roundtable exploring whether middle powers can reshape global cooperation and bridge North–South divides
Event
Development Finance through a Positive Economic Statecraft Lens
A high-level roundtable exploring how positive economic statecraft can reshape development finance.
Event
Sovereign Debt Distress and Credit Ratings: Assessing Default Risk and Recovery in Africa
A roundtable examining how credit rating agencies assess sovereign risk, default and recovery in Africa.