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
Ethical Urban Futures? Public Opinion is Now In
Recent public opinion surveys show overwhelming support for climate action and indicate the shared values of urban communities.
Blog Post
Rights Literacy in the Context of Indigenous Migration
For Indigenous Peoples' Day, we explore a new initiative to support indigenous migrants in exercising their rights.
News
11th SDG–UP Workshop Develops Collaboration through Second Working Group Session
UNU-IAS hosted the 11th workshop of the SDG–Universities Platform (SDG–UP), with 54 participants from 25 participating universities.
Event
Palliative Care and Health Systems
This webinar will explore the successes and challenges in advocating for and integrating palliative care into health systems.
Project
Resource Nexus for Sustainability Transformations (NEXtra)
The project supports doctoral students from the Global South working on sustainability transformations using a Resource Nexus perspective.
Event
14th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance
Co-organised by UNU-EGOV, this in-person conference will focus on the theme Smart Digital Governance for Global Sustainability.
Article
Needed in the Global South: Wastewater Collection for COVID-19 Detection
Monitoring wastewater for COVID-19 provides real-time insight into viral spread, enabling timely preventative and coping measures.
Press Release
New UN Study Reveals Limited Impact of Tax and Social Protection Policies in the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
Tax and benefit policies provided limited income protection to poorest households and failed to offset the increase in poverty amid COVID-19.
Article
A Step Forward for Palermo’s Trafficking Protocol, This Time Integrating Frontier Technology
New technology can combat the roots of human trafficking by identifying hotspots, patterns, and factors that exacerbate vulnerabilities beyond gender.
News
UNU-CPR Bolsters Peace and Conflict Prevention Expertise
Dr Erica Gaston has been appointed Senior Policy Advisor and Head of the Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Programme at UNU-CPR.