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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Press Release 19 May 2022

COVID-19 Sparked New Thinking on Risks, UN Report Finds

The way individuals and decision-making bodies view risks associated with hazards and shocks has undergone a fundamental change due to COVID-19.

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Working Local, Thinking Global Seminar: The ILO’s Work in Malaysia Towards Advancing the SDGs

The series will welcome ILO Representative Jodelen Mitra who will discuss the ILO’s work in Malaysia towards advancing the SDGs.

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Working Local, Thinking Global Seminar: Engaging Evidence in Policy Making towards the SDGs

Enhancing SDGs: UNU-IIGH seminar bridges global goals with local evidence-driven policy-making. Join the insightful discourse.

News 18 May 2022

Experts Discuss Reimagining the Futures of Higher Education

UNU-IAS Director spoke in a roundtable session at the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022.

Blog Post 17 May 2022

Why we Need to Centre Equality in the Implementation of the Global Compact on Migration

Understanding the many interconnections between migration and inequality is critical to support implementation of the Global Compact.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Information Session

Explore Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities: Join UNU-IIGH's information session. Shape your research journey.

Project 17 May 2022

K-Eco Global Net-Zero Partnership (K-GNP)

This project aims to develop research-based capacity building modules for effective implementation and governance of the Paris Agreement.

News 17 May 2022

Vaccines to Vaccinations: Gender in Promoting Immunisation

Exploring gender influence on immunization promotion: insights into equitable health Interventions by UNU-IIGH.

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UN Security Council Sanctions, International Humanitarian Law, and Humanitarian Action: Contrast and Convergence

This virtual discussion reflected on the ways the Security Council has approached humanitarian action within conflict-related sanctions regimes.

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UNU-WIDER Development Conference: The Puzzle of Peace — Towards Inclusive Development in Fragile Contexts

The sessions will cover a range of topics on the themes of peace, security, unrest, and the humanitarian fallout of conflict across the world.