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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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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Multimedia 27 Apr 2023

What is elevation-dependent warming?

Riskepedia: What is elevant-dependent warming? UNU-EHS expert Stefan Schneiderbauer explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Multimedia 27 Apr 2023

What is glacial melting?

Riskepedia: What is glacial melting? UNU-EHS expert Alicia Bustillos Ardaya explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Multimedia 27 Apr 2023

What are Losses and Damages?

Riskepedia: What is losses and damages? UNU-EHS expert Soenke Kreft explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Multimedia 27 Apr 2023

What are sustainable cities?

Riskepedia: What are sustainable cities? UNU-EHS expert Simone Sandholz explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Multimedia 27 Apr 2023

What are Urban Labs?

Riskepedia: What is Urban Labs? UNU-EHS expert Lucas Turmena explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

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From Ideas to Action: RCE Youth Projects on Multi-stakeholder Partnerships

This online side event of the 2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum will highlight the importance of engaging young people in sustainable development efforts.

News 25 Apr 2023

Policy Brief: Enhancing the Development Potential of South-South Migration

Exploring the transformational role of remittances and migrant investments - and the policy interventions needed to enhance their impacts.

Book 25 Apr 2023

Asia-Pacific Regional Synthesis: Climate Change, Displacement and the Right to Education

Recommendations for building national education systems that are resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Blog Post 21 Apr 2023

A Constructive Approach to Participatory Computerised Modelling

A human-centred systems approach involves building a meaningful relationship with citizens and enabling them to build skills to cope with complexity.

News 20 Apr 2023

UNU-FLORES Welcomes First Intake of NEXtra Doctoral Researchers

Doctoral studies under the joint supervision of experts from the Institute’s Strategic Partner and frequent collaborator, TU Dresden, and UNU-FLORES.