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
Article
The Coming COP Flop? Four Realisations to Energise the COP26 Climate Summit
UNU researchers outline key realisations needed to guide COP26 towards effective climate action.
Article
Why Countries Best Placed to Handle the Pandemic Appear to Have Fared the Worst
Research examines how more able and legitimate states could have handled COVID-19 best, but instead had the most cases and deaths.
Event
Urban Flood Management in a Data-Scarce Environment
This Nexus Seminar Series event will discuss managing floods in urban environments affected by climate change.
Blog Post
Beyond Solidarity: Refugee Health is a Matter of Self-interest
Amid the largest global immunization effort in history, refugees are being left behind.
Blog Post
New Data Underscores Urgent Need for Holistic Approaches to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
New data calls for approaches to conflict-related sexual violence that are holistic, survivor-centred, and context-specific.
Event
UNU Macau Research Career Information Sessions
UNU Macau is holding sessions to provide information about their research and culture and to answer questions about six open research positions.
Project
The social dimension of sustainability in agricultural systems
This doctoral research is aimed at understanding and measuring the impacts of agricultural practices on the social dimension of sustainability.
Expert
Tobias Hatzfeld
Tobias Hatzfeld is part of the Joint Junior Researcher Programme of UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden.
Project
Sustainability Assessment for the Resource Nexus - Concepts for Disruptive Innovation: The Case of Construction Materials
The objective of this project is to provide sustainability assessment concepts in the construction sector
Announcement
Call for Applications: Global Leadership Training Programme in Africa
UNU-IAS is accepting applications until 30 June 2021 for the six-week online training “Global Leadership and Sustainable Development in Africa”.