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.
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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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Brief 11 Oct 2022

Business Banking and Start-Up Support for Survivors of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Expert contributions to a global Survivor Business Roundtable in June 2022.

Brief 11 Oct 2022

Credit repair for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking

Presenting the findings of the FAST roundtable discussion on credit repair in May 2022.

BIG IDEAS Series -

Policymaking for Sustainable Development in a Multiplex World

On 25 October 2022, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr Philippe De Lombaerde, Director of UNU-CRIS.

Blog Post 10 Oct 2022

Unpacking Good Mental Health for World Mental Health Month

Mental health is a critical pillar of overall health. It is not the opposite of mental illness, not equal to feeling happy, not static.

Conference -

Reducing Inequality – The Great Challenge of Our Time

UNU-WIDER and UNIANDES will convene a three-day conference on reducing inequality in Bogotá, Colombia on 5–7 October 2022.

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11th Americas RCE Regional Meeting

RCE Salisbury will host the 11th Americas RCE Regional Meeting and UNU-IAS advances ESD by mobilizing the global network of RCE

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"The Triple Planetary Crisis: From Issues to Action", a Conversation with Inger Andersen

On 4 October 2022, UNU will host a conversation with Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.

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ICEGOV 2022 – 15th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance

On 4–7 October 2022, UNU-EGOV will co-organize ICEGOV 2022.

News 04 Oct 2022

Experts Roundtable Report on Malaysian White Paper for Health

This report presents a summarised account of extensive discussions held on July 2nd about the forthcoming Malaysian White Paper on Health.  

Project 04 Oct 2022

Cape Verde Digital Action Plan

Developing Cape Verde's Digital Action Plan to modernise government services.