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
Report
Energy Transition in Latin America: Possibilities for Advancing at Regional Scale(s)
Latin America’s energy transition is too costly to go alone. A new report explores how regional blocs and shared electricity markets could drive it.
Seminar
Digital Public Infrastructure: Establishing Trusted Government Platforms
The webinar explores how governments build trusted digital public infrastructure through governance, interoperability and service design.
Seminar
Brazilian Public Digital Transformation from a Federative Lens
The session will explore how the digital transformation of public administration is usually examined from a national perspective.
Expert
Gábor Soós
Gábor Soós is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
Media Coverage
AI and the Value Africa Keeps
Africa is a key contributor to the global AI economy through its critical minerals yet it captures only a fraction of the value generated from them.
Event
Policy Research translated to Action: Migration and Climate Change
The session brings together experts from the UNU to examine the growing connections between climate change, migration and digital infrastructures.
Person
Seminar
Lessons from the Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Developing Countries: An AI Life Cycle Perspective
This session explores how public-sector organisations in developing countries are adopting AI and navigating challenges across the AI life cycle.