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
Seminar
A Theory of Triadic Power with Applications to Leadership, Collective Action, and Institutional Evolution
HELSINKI/ONLINE: Prof. William Ferguson will present at the WIDER Seminar Series on 7 June 2023.
Conference
Revving Up Revenue for Development – The Role of Domestic Resource Mobilization
OSLO: The WIDER Development Conference on the role of domestic revenue mobilization in development takes place in during 6-8 September, 2023.
Training
Second UGAMOD Retreat
KAMPALA: UNU-WIDER will host a training event on UGAMOD, the tax-benefit microsimulation model for Uganda, as a five-day research retreat.
Workshop
Bunching Estimators in Applied Economics Research
HELSINKI: UNU-WIDER will host an in-person workshop on bunching methods with Prof. Mazhar Wassem of Manchester University.
Conference
SOUTHMOD presentation at the LOTTE-Skatt conference
OSLO: UNU-WIDER Research Associate Jesse Lastunen will give a presentation at the conference, Celebrating tax-benefit modeling: 50 years with LOTTE.
News
New UNU Report Highlights Lessons for Building Climate Resilience Based on Experiences from the 2021 Floods in Western Europe
A new report by UNU-EHS, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS provides five key recommendations for strengthening climate resilience.
Media Coverage
Biodiversity Day Event Receives Coverage in Hokuriku Chunichi Shimbun
An article in the Hokuriku Chunichi Shimbun featured a UNU-IAS event celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity.
Expert
Florian Waldschmidt
Florian is a Project Manager in the Climate Risk Analytics Team within MCII. Much of his work and research as an economist focuses on the analysis of monetary and non-monetary impacts of natural hazards.
Article
Knowledge to Unleash Abundance in Africa’s Natural Resource Sector
UNU-INRA’s research and dialogue convening spaces, provide opportunities for contesting facile narratives related to Africa’s energy transitions.
News
EU partnerships on energy transition strengthened in Weißwasser
UNU-FLORES Weißwasser Branch Hosts Delegation from Exchange EU Program and stakeholders and advocates for sustainable energy and infrastructure