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.
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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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Project 31 Jul 2026

Innovation for African Farming Systems

Co-developing innovations for sustainable land management in West African smallholder farming systems (COINS) supports climate-resilient agriculture.

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Jingke Xu

Jingke Xu is a research fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau who supports Generative AI & Education research group.

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Yuanyuan Li

Yuanyuan Li is a Research Fellow Intern at the United Nations University Institute in Macau and a Master’s candidate in International Affairs at Fudan University. Her research interests center on AI governance, policy narratives, international communication, and Global South perspectives.

Journal Article 30 Jul 2026

A new multidimensional framework for risk assessment in multi-hazard context: the Hazards-Impacts matrix

Keywords: Multi-risk, Multi-hazard, RETURN, Risk assessment, Hazards-Impacts matrix

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