Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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

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Brief 10 Nov 2023

Elevating the Environment in the Multilateral System

Enabling the UN to play a more meaningful role in a global transition towards a more sustainable relationship with nature.

Project 10 Nov 2023

State-of-Affairs Report on Sustainable Development Goals for Qatar

Assessing digital transformation's role in achieving SDGs, this report offers insights and recommendations to enhance sustainable development.

Workshop -

"Stories Without Borders": A Migrant Storytelling Workshop

ONLINE: On 30 November 2023, UNU-MERIT will host a storytelling workshop led by Martina Lucic and Joy Ehikioya.

Article 10 Nov 2023

Libya Flood Reveals Disaster Prevention Deficit in Fragile States

Rigorous research and advocacy are vital in the development of comprehensive multi-risk approaches to disaster risk management in fragile settings.

Multimedia 10 Nov 2023

Video: Dare to Share Knowledge Platform Launch

Expanding spaces and amplifying voices to meet the increasing demand for a just and equitable transition.

Media Coverage 10 Nov 2023

Climate funding complexities shortchanging Africa

Climate funding complexities shortchanging Africa highlighted at UNU-INRA Dare to Share Knowledge Platform Launch as limitation to Just Transitions.

Blog Post 10 Nov 2023

US Executive Order on AI: Takeaways for Global AI Governance

What does the Executive Order reveal about the US approach to AI global governance and what impacts can we expect from its implementation?

Media Coverage 09 Nov 2023

UNU-INRA launches ‘Dare to Share Knowledge Platform’ to promote just transitions

UNU-INRA launches Dare to Share Knowledge Platform on theme : "Justice for whom? Justice for what? Democratising Just Transitions.”

Conversation Series -

Food Systems in Africa: The Role of Food Sovereignty in Promoting Sustainable Development

TOKYO: On 28 November, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger.

News 08 Nov 2023

In the field with Edward Sparkes: Insights from COVID-19 for systemic risk management and resilience

In the field with Edward Sparkes, UNU-EHS expert on systemic risks and adaptation pathways approaches, who travelled to Malawi and South Africa