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
5 Facts on Marine Heatwaves
Heatwaves exist not only on land, but also in oceans.
Workshop
Fostering Partnerships between DC and New York for Development Financing and Multilateralism
Advancing debt sustainability and multilateral cooperation ahead of FfD4.
Blog Post
The role of AI Agents in humanitarian action: balancing ethics and innovation
The humanitarian sector must proactively examine how AI agents could transform – or harm – efforts to assist vulnerable populations.
Degree Defense
PhD Defence: Essays on Economic Complexity, International Trade and Minerals Economics
Jorge Valverde-Carbonell
Degree Defense
PhD Defence: The Challenges of South America’s Lithium Triangle: Industrial Policies for an Emerging Global Value Chain
Mauricio Cespedes Quironga, UNU-MERIT
Multimedia
Voices from the Symposium: Anita Gurumurthy
Reflections from the UNU-IIGH & Third World Network Symposium on private sector influence, accountability & equity in global health governance.
ITU Academy Training Centre
Emerging technologies and human rights online
This course provides key insights into the risks, opportunities, and responses related to digital technologies and human rights.
Workshop
Co-creation for Public Administration: Engaging Citizens in the AI Lifecycle
Join UNU-EGOV's workshop on co-creation strategies for citizen engagement in public sector digital transformation.
News
From Dresden to Seoul: Sharing Digital Governance Expertise
Demetrios Sarantis represented UNU-EGOV at e-learning and digital governance events in Germany and South Korea in May 2025.
Series
Global Health Symposium
Strengthening Global Health Governance: Defending the Public Interest and Holding Powerful Private Actors Accountable