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
Side Event
Implementing Nature Positive through Landscape Approaches
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN: This side event of the Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 will discuss collaborative sustainable landscape management.
Article
Overnight trains: why sleeping all the way to your holiday destination is a growing (and green) option
Europe’s sleeper trains are making a comeback, offering a greener, slower alternative to short-haul flights across the continent.
Expert
Gustavo Rojas
Gustavo Rojas is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Jiayi Xu
Jiayi Xu is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.
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Naomi Mervó-Kovács
Naomi Mervó-Kovács is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.
Research Fellow
Garima Agarwal
As of June 2026, Garima Agarwal is a Visiting Fellow at the UNU-EGOV.
Project
Advancing sustainable and circular electronics supply, value and waste chains: a Resource Nexus perspective (ASCENT Resource Nexus)
K-eco and UNU Resource Nexus continue their longstanding partnership with a new waste project, focusing on the electronics sector.
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Jarre Lambert
Jarre Lambert is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.
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Aden Anwar
Aden Anwar is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.
News
UNU-INWEH Supports Launch of Global Online Course on Earth Observation for Sustainable Development at UNCOPUOS 2026
This program strengthens Earth observation capacity for sustainable development, environmental monitoring, and disaster resilience.