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
Media Coverage
Countries suffer when credit rating agencies lack data: how to fix the problem at source
In The Conversation, Daniel Cash shows how data gaps skew credit ratings, raising borrowing costs and limiting fair access to finance
Event
Digital Falsehoods and Global Risks: Why the UN Must Respond
Global Governance Policy Dialogue Series
News
UNU-CPR at the 2026 IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings
UNU-CPR brings evidence-based insights – shaping debates on global growth, debt and economic cooperation
Project
Agrivoltaics for Mali and The Gambia
This project implements agrivoltaics, integrating food, energy and water systems while strengthening climate resilience in West Africa.
Project
Impulsouth 2
Impulsouth 2 project contributes to a gender-just energy transition by strengthening the role of institutions delivering capacity building in the Global South.
News
In the Field with Flannery Johnson: What Agrivoltaics Looks Like on the Ground in The Gambia
Step into the field in The Gambia with one of our researchers and learn about agrivoltaics, farming and daily life.
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Antonella di Trapani
Antonella di Trapani is a Senior Research Fellow at UNU, with extensive experience in science policy and diplomacy, strategic research governance, and stakeholder engagement.
Journal Article
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