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

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

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Project 22 Sep 2022

Gendered implications of Artificial Intelligence on the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Southeast Asia

The project will examine uses of AI in relation to the Women, Peace and Security agenda, to investigate applications, gender risks, and solutions.

News 21 Sep 2022

UNU Macau Joins Interactive Panel Session at the UNGA77 Science Summit

UNU Macau and its global partners are conducting a session to explore the way to advance healthy lives and well-being for all.

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Ending Gender-based Violence and Achieving the SDGs

UNDP has partnered with UNU-IIGH on the project Costing and Financing: Ending GBV and Achieving the SDGs.

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Ending GBV and Achieving the SDGs’: Taking Stock of Lessons Learned From Local Responses to GBV

‘Ending GBV and Achieving the SDGs’: taking stock of lessons learned from local responses to GBV; UNDP, UNU-IIGH, Gender and Health Hub; SVRI Forum 20

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Comprehensive Innovation for Sustainable Development

On 20 September 2022, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr Bartel Van de Walle, Director of UNU-MERIT.

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Second Symposium on Community-based Activities and Governance for Seascape Restoration

UNU-IAS will host an online symposium on community-based activities and governance for seascape restoration.

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Second Symposium on Community-based Activities and Governance for Seascape Restoration

UNU-IAS will co-organise an online symposium on community-based activities and governance for seascape restoration.

Project 20 Sep 2022

Supporting the functioning of food markets by facilitating timely access to market information

The project will leverage digital technologies to collect food and price data to monitor the actual cost of living of vulnerable groups in Mozambique.

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Event : Women And Water: On The Frontline Of Climate Change

Women confront the impacts of climate change every day yet lack decision-making power to influence climate finance commitments to water security.

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Partnering on Peacebuilding, Climate, and Security in the Sahel Region: Opportunities and Lessons Learned

This high-level side event to the UN General Assembly took stock of recent learning on climate-security and peacebuilding.