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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Blog Post 21 Jun 2025

Harnessing Nature's Wisdom for Sustainable Development in the Global South

Venezuela guaranteed that all interests derived from its share in UNU-BIOLAC's Endowment Fund went entirely to the Programme, giving it adaptability

Blog Post 20 Jun 2025

Frictions and Fault Lines: How Entrepreneurs and Financiers Drive the Circular Economy Transitions in Differing Geographical Contexts

Exploring how entrepreneurs and financiers navigate circular economy transitions, highlighting diverse strategies, challenges, & institutional change.

Staff Consultant

Capucine Callery

Capucine is a consultant on the NIHR research project "Realizing the full potential of the PHC workforce: Addressing gendered workplace violence" under the Gender Equality & Intersectionality work package

Expert Project Coordinator

Paula Morgado

Paula Morgado currently serves as Project Coordinator at UNU-IIGH.

Staff Consultant

Maya Li Preti

Maya Li Preti is a consultant with the Power and Accountability team at UNU-IIGH.

Expert Policy Research Associate

Fui Ching Lam

Fui Ching Lam is a Policy Research Associate – Digital Health Security and Governance at the United Nations University – International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).

Staff Consultant

Caslynn Priscyllia

Caslynn Priscyllia is a Communications Consultant at the UNU-IIGH. 

News 20 Jun 2025

UNU-EGOV Contributes to Global Efforts on Data Protection in Digital Public Infrastructure

Zoran Jordanoski co-led a session alongside World Bank at the UN Open Source Week session that shaped a global Call to Action on DPI

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Sustainability in our City: a Joint Event with the City of Richmond Hill

An evening of interactive conversation with Mayor David West - exploring what the UN SDGs mean to Richmond Hill

Blog Post 19 Jun 2025

Reflections from UNIDO: Contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report

PhD fellow Rafael de la Vega reflects on his six-month sabbatical at UNIDO, contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report (IDR).