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
Expert
Atiqah Fairuz Binte Md Salleh
Atiqah Fairuz Salleh has been with UNU-FLORES since 2016 and was formerly the Advocacy & Public Affairs Officer, where she led the Communications and Advocacy team before assuming her current functions from 2022 onwards.
Event
Reimagining Environmental Revival: How Can #GenerationRestoration Be Put Into Action?
This webinar will explore cross-cutting approaches and implications within the greatest environmental challenges facing the planet.
Article
Climate Crisis: Elephants in the Room are Getting Nastier
Increasing climate change-induced food insecurity and human displacement highlight the necessity to modernise existing policies and platforms.
Project
AMP 2030: Digital transformation of the local services production and delivery (Area Metropolitana do Porto)
Developing a comprehensive regional proposal for the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan 2024-2026, supporting sustainable digital transitions in the North-West Region.
Announcement
Call for Applications: ESD Okayama Award 2021
UNU-IAS is now accepting applications for the ESD Okayama Award 2021.
Event
The European Union in International Affairs
The 7th European Union in International Affairs (EUIA) Conference will focus on the theme "Assessing the EU’s Capacity to Act".
Conference
Modelling Sustainable Development from the Bottom Up
Dr. Guerrero will discuss using agent computing to create models and present the Policy Priority Inference program.
Blog Post
The Coming COP Flop? Four Realizations To Energize the COP26 Climate Summit
Four key realizations needed to guide the UN COP26 conference towards effective climate action.
News
Seventh SDG–UP Workshop Underlines Central Role of Universities in Promoting a Sustainable Society
UNU-IAS organised the seventh workshop for the UNU SDG–Universities Platform (SDG-UP) on 12 May 2021 through videoconferencing.
Announcement
Apply Now for Online 2021 School of Modern Diplomacy
The 2021 School of Modern Diplomacy, co-organised by UNU-CRIS, will run online from 23 August to 3 September 2021.