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

Education

Gender

Health and well-being

Hunger

Poverty

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Climate change

Consumption and production

Life below water

Life on land

Water

Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future

Economic growth

Energy

Industrial policy

Inequality

Infrastructure

Jobs (decent work)

Sustainable cities and communities

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

Institutions

Justice

Peace

SDG partnerships
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News 20 Jan 2023

Nature for Life Hub Features UNU-IAS Research on Biodiversity, Health, and Sustainability

The virtual event organized by UNDP highlighted transformative actions for a nature-positive future

News 20 Jan 2023

22nd Workshop of the SDG–Universities Platform

The workshop highlighted sustainability initiatives at Western Sydney University.

Article 20 Jan 2023

Climate Change’s Impact on Mental Health Is Overlooked and Misunderstood — Here’s What Can Be Done

A collective call for climate action will help us transition from a state of fear and anxiety and create hope to build more resilient societies.

UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Chief Executive Officer, the National Foundation, the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris

Dr. Vanessa Scherrer

Dr. Vanessa Scherrer joined the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris on 8 February 2024 as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Foundation.

UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Advisor, East Japan Railway Trading Co., Ltd.; Advisor, National Institutes for Cultural Heritage

Amb. Kuni Sato

Ambassador Kuni Sato held three bilateral and three multilateral overseas posts in addition to working in the fields of legal, trade, cultural, and regional affairs in Tokyo during her four-decade diplomatic career.

UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Executive Director, The African Population and Health Research Center

Prof. Catherine Kyobutungi

Prof. Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi is the Executive Director at the African Population and Health Research Center.

UNU Council Member UNU Council Member: Director, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

Prof. Adam Habib

Prof. Adam Habib is a South African scholar, researcher, and public intellectual with over thirty years of academic and administration expertise in the fields of education, democracy, and development.

UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Chair of the Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean of the International Science Council

Dr. Enrique Forero

Dr. Enrique Forero was Chair of the International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean.

UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Professor, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Dr. Xin Fang

Dr. Xin Fang is a Chinese scholar and expert in the fields of innovation, strategy, and policy.

UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; President and CEO, International Crisis Group

Dr. Comfort Ero

Dr. Comfort Ero was appointed International Crisis Group’s President and CEO in December 2021.