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
Project
Accounting Impacts of Climate Change on Ecosystem Services Through Land Management for Agri-Food and Forest Systems Resilience.
This project will assess the impact of climate change on ecosystem services in river basins and provide policy recommendations for their management.
Announcement
SDG–UP Symposium on Promoting Efforts to Achieve the SDGs and Planning for the Future of Universities
The online symposium will provide an overview of the activities and outcomes of the UNU SDG–Universities Platform.
Event
SDG–UP Symposium on Promoting Efforts to Achieve the SDGs and Planning for the Future of Universities
An online event will be held on activities and outcomes of the UNU SDG–UP, the future of Japanese universities, and their role in achieving the SDGs.
Expert
Sophie van der Heijden
Sophie van der Heijden is a Project Associate for the NOWATER project.
Seminar
Webinar: Reducing Disease Burden and Improving Health Literacy
Engage in a compelling webinar addressing health literacy and disease burden reduction for improved well-being.
News
Community-based Activities and Governance for Seascape Restoration
UNU-IAS co-organised an online symposium featuring case studies and good practices for restoring vulnerable marine ecosystems.
Project
The Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests: Déja Vu or Solid Restart?
The Glasgow Declaration on Forests at COP26 was a notable step in addressing deforestation, but improvements are urgently needed.
News
Symposium Celebrates World Wetlands Day 2022
UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium on the theme “Wetlands Actions for People and Nature".
Event
Community-based Activities and Governance for Seascape Restoration
UNU-IAS will host an online symposium on community-based activities and governance for seascape restoration.
Project
Inclusion and Gender Sensitivity for Effective Peace Mediation
This project showed that women’s inclusion and gender sensitivity in peace mediation are inseparable but not interchangeable.