Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Blog Post 13 May 2026

Building STI Policy Capacity: A Multi-Agency UN Effort in Action

Global experts discuss how stronger STI policy capacity can support sustainable development and long-term institutional change.

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The Grace of a Knight: a UNU-INWEH art exhibition on water, gender, and health

UNU-INWEH bridges science and art to bring awareness to water, environment and health issues faced by women in upcoming public art exhibition

Journal Issue 01 Apr 2026

Forum: Bridging the Gap between Academics and Policymakers in Africa

The aim of the forum is to kick-start a conversation on the status of academic and policy engagement across the African continent.

Expert Youth Fellow, Global Water Security Assessment

Isaiah Omondi Walwanga

Isaiah Omondi is a Youth Fellow in Global Water Security Assessment at UNU-INWEH.

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UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2026

UNU-MERIT’s Internal Conference is an annual event where researchers and fellows share work, exchange feedback, and strengthen collaboration.

Article 12 May 2026

Amid rising tensions, ‘friendshoring’ might keep global trade alive

How US-China decoupling is reshaping global value chains and creating new opportunities for developing economies.

Expert Doctoral Researcher (Research Assistant)

Sonali Abeysinghe

Sonali’s research focuses on sustainability assessment in the built environment sector, with particular emphasis on life cycle analysis (LCA), climate-neutral and resource-efficient construction, circular economy strategies, and the Resource Nexus approach.

Blog Post 12 May 2026

Fitch’s Recent Revision Signals a Notable Shift in Sovereign Debt Governance

A technical change in Fitch’s ratings criteria could ease one of the biggest barriers to temporary debt relief for crisis-hit economies.

Blog Post 11 May 2026

Hidden Debts, Missing Assets: What the Spring Meetings Forgot

Debt transparency is advancing. But, until the world measures hidden assets too, the financial system will keep solving for the wrong equation.