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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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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SCIENCE TALK: Climate Change and Child Health - What do We Know in 2024?

Toward an Effective, Sustainable and Equitable Childcare Solution

Announcement 14 Oct 2024

DNC 2025 Session Registration

Download the template for registering conference sessions.

Announcement 14 Oct 2024

DNC 2025 Conference Circular

Access the newly released circular for Dresden Nexus Conference 2025.

Blog Post 14 Oct 2024

It Takes a Village to Raise GenAI: Insights on GenAI in Education from Computer Science and Teaching Practices

Part 4 of a blog series on the 2024 ACUNS session - It Takes a Village to Raise GenAI: Exploring GenAI’s Impact on Education and Research.

News 14 Oct 2024

UNU-IIGH announces Independent Expert Group on Corporate Accountability

The group will critically evaluate voluntary corporate performance indexes as a mechanism for monitoring the behaviour and impact of TNCs on health.

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Alavy Kifait Reza

Alavy is part of the Joint PhD Programme of UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden. 

News 11 Oct 2024

UNU-EGOV researcher joins the consultation group of Universal DPI Safeguards

The Digital Public Infrastructure Safeguards Framework is now live, with UNU-EGOV contributing through Senior Research Analyst Zoran Jordanoski.

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Update on the Negotiations of the Treaty on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment

TOKYO: the Embassy of Ecuador will host a public lecture exploring the progress and challenges in a global treaty on plastic pollution.

News 11 Oct 2024

In conversation with Paola Fontanella Pisa on reducing disaster risks in mountain areas

Mountain communities face rising climate risks. How can disaster resilience be boosted in mountain regions?

News 11 Oct 2024

Regional Meeting Forges Path for Americas RCEs

The 13th RCE Americas Regional Meeting focused on developing a comprehensive plan towards the ESD for 2030 initiative.