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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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

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

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Urban Flood Management in a Data-Scarce Environment

This Nexus Seminar Series event will discuss managing floods in urban environments affected by climate change.

Blog Post 20 Jun 2021

Beyond Solidarity: Refugee Health is a Matter of Self-interest

Amid the largest global immunization effort in history, refugees are being left behind.

Blog Post 18 Jun 2021

New Data Underscores Urgent Need for Holistic Approaches to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

New data calls for approaches to conflict-related sexual violence that are holistic, survivor-centred, and context-specific.

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UNU Macau Research Career Information Sessions

UNU Macau is holding sessions to provide information about their research and culture and to answer questions about six open research positions.

Project 18 Jun 2021

The social dimension of sustainability in agricultural systems

This doctoral research is aimed at understanding and measuring the impacts of agricultural practices on the social dimension of sustainability.

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Tobias Hatzfeld

Tobias Hatzfeld is part of the Joint Junior Researcher Programme of UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden.

Project 15 Jun 2021

Sustainability Assessment for the Resource Nexus - Concepts for Disruptive Innovation: The Case of Construction Materials

The objective of this project is to provide sustainability assessment concepts in the construction sector

Announcement 15 Jun 2021

Call for Applications: Global Leadership Training Programme in Africa

UNU-IAS is accepting applications until 30 June 2021 for the six-week online training “Global Leadership and Sustainable Development in Africa”.

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Bolstering Africa’s Green Transitions: The Role of an African-European Partnership

A webinar discussing the challenges and opportunities of pursuing a green transition in Africa under a renewed Africa-Europe partnership.

News 12 Jun 2021

UNU Event Celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity 2021 with Japanese Partners

On 20 May 2021, UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium to commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity.