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 Training & Educational Officer

Lin Lin

Lin LIN is the Training and Education Officer at the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau), where she leads the design, development, delivery and evaluation of the Institute’s capacity development programmes. She is also responsible for the Institute’s contributions to degree programmes developed with UNU hub universities, working closely with partner universities on curriculum design and joint programme development.

News 24 Aug 2026

UNU Macau and the Blue Institute Sign MOU on Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development

The partnership brings digital technologies and marine conservation together to advance the Blue Economy.

Journal Article 24 Aug 2026

Behavioural Change Interventions to Promote Climate Action: An Umbrella Review Protocol (Version 1)

This umbrella review protocol provides a systematic approach to synthesising accumulated knowledge.

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UNU Global Health at World Health Summit Academic Alliance - Expert Meeting on Climate and Wellbeing

UNU Global Health Co-Hosts Expert Meeting in New Delhi to Advance Practical Solutions at the Intersection of Climate Change and Human Well-Being

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UN Day Dresden 2026 “Rethinking Mobility”

Ceremony to mark United Nations Day (UN Day) 2026, including the presentation of the “Dresden Local Agenda Prize 2026” on 5 November 2026

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The 2027 SDG Summit: What Does It Mean for the SDGs and the Post-2030 Development Agenda?

On 11 September 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Haoliang Xu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of UNDP.

Person Operations & Finance Associate

Dharamdas Suresh Kumar

Dharamdas Suresh Kumar is Operations & Finance Associate at UNU Global Health.

Non-degree Certificate programme

Global Leadership Training Programme for Sustainable Development in Africa

Equipping future global leaders with skills and strategies to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs in Africa.

UNU-IAS