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
News
Call for Papers: COVID-19 and Development – Effects and New Realities for the Global South
UNU-WIDER is accepting papers until 15 April 2021 for its annual WIDER Development Conference.
Seminar
Value of Water in the Era of the SDGs
Analysing different roles and values of water, and how these values can be synthesized to achieve SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation).
Conversation Series
"My Water, Our Water”, a Conversation with Mr Robin Lewis and Prof. Taikan Oki
An online event discussing trends in global water issues and initiatives to help overcome water-related challenges.
News
UNU Macau and USJ Join Forces to Advance the Sustainable Development Goals in Macao and Around the World
UNU Macau and University of Saint Joseph hope to leverage each other’s strengths to promote policy and practice-relevant research.
Journal Article
Undoing supremacy in global health will require more than decolonisation
Decolonizing global health requires addressing power imbalances, respecting diverse values, and confronting internal inequities within countries.
Blog Post
'It’s Not All About Success Stories': Girls’ Digital Inclusion in Practice
Our research suggests that, to address girls’ digital needs, it is essential to have information about intended and unintended programs' impact.
Project
Water Reuse through Nexus Perspective: Assessing the Sustainability and Opportunities of Urban Systems under Public-Private Partnership
The project defines barriers/drivers for water reuse uptake and the feasibility of water reuse in industrial settings via public private partnership
Event
Delta 8.7 Symposium: Gendered Measurements of Modern Slavery
Delta 8.7 hosted this virtual symposium to explore how gender dynamics affect the identification of modern slavery.
Article
Climate Change Is Fueling Recruitment into Armed Groups
Armed groups are taking advantage of climate change, and conflict prevention efforts can and need to be adapted to be climate-sensitive.
Project
The UN Security Council and Transitional Justice
How does Security Council language reflect the Council's approach to transitional justice, and what is the impact of this approach?