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
Conversation Series
The 2027 SDG Summit: What Does It Mean for the SDGs and the Post-2030 Development Agenda?
On 11 September 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Haoliang Xu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of UNDP.
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Dharamdas Suresh Kumar
Dharamdas Suresh Kumar is Operations & Finance Associate at UNU Global Health.
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Global Leadership Training Programme for Sustainable Development in Africa
Equipping future global leaders with skills and strategies to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs in Africa.
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Event
Science Talk: Bridging Climate Science and Engineering through Climate-Informed Engineering
Translating Climate Projections into Resilient Engineering Solutions
Journal Article
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