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
Project
Media, Information and Literacy (MIL) MOOC for Government Officials and Policy-makers
MOOC on Media and Information Literacy for officials, developed with UNESCO and AUB, enhancing policy-making through critical thinking and active citizenship.
Project
The Political Practice of Peacekeeping: How Strategies for Peace Operations are Developed and Implemented
Clear, evidence-based approaches for facilitating political resolutions to conflict.
Blog Post
Human-Like AI vs A Human Rights-Based Approach to AI
International communities need to consider AI narratives that provide ways in which we can live with AI in sustainable ways.
Project
Gender and Health Hub
The Hub aims to develop a network of policy-makers, academics, and practitioners to promote policy-relevant research on gender and global health.
News
UNU Marks Milestone 45-Year Anniversary
UNU constantly evolves and functions as a network for solutions-focused research, as a think tank for the UN system, and as an academic institution.
Event
Symposium to Launch SDG–UP (SDG–Universities Platform)
SDG–UP is a new academic platform to enhance cooperation between Japanese universities for the SDGs.
Expert
Věra Greschner Farkavcová
Věra Greschner Farkavcová is a Science Knowledge Coordinator at UNU-FLORES.
Project
Digitally-enabled Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Water Resources Management (DIGIRES)
This project aims to mobilise ICT to promote managed aquifer recharge as a greener, nature-based alternative to traditional water infrastructure.
Blog Post
AI Governance Incomplete without Considering the Impact of Carbon and Social Footprints
AI has enormous potential to address challenges facing humanity and the environment but there are grey areas that require immediate attention.
Blog Post
Youth Digital Engagement for Global Action: Insights and the Way Forward
The importance of co-creating engagement with young people and of addressing digital exclusion has been highlighted in our Youth Day Twitter chat.