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
Blog Post
Migrant Vulnerability and Structural Inequalities: The Case of Haiti
The policy implications of the path dependence created by inequalities and inequities in home countries that persist throughout the migration process.
Seminar
Safe Smart Cities for Who? An Intersectional Approach of How Gender and Race Shape Women's Safety Perceptions
A UNU-EGOV Seminar by Javiera F. Macaya.
Project
RRR-Coast: Towards a green and inclusive post-pandemic recovery of the Blue Economy and coastal communities
This project aims to provide science-based guidance for post COVID recovery of coastal communities by investigating impact, response and resilience.
Event
BFM Health & Living: Sagri Singh on the Gender Gap in the Health Workforce
Sagri Singh discusses gender gap in health workforce on BFM Health & Living. UNU-IIGH addresses critical disparities.
Article
Climate Change in South-East Asia: Where Are We and What Are We Bound For?
From extreme weather events and freshwater scarcity, to drought and searing temperatures, South-East Asia is already feeling climate change's impacts.
Brief
Low-Carbon Technologies And The Fourth Industrial Revolution Opportunities For Africa
Opportunities to harness Africa's abundant minerals for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and take advantage of low-carbon futures.
News
Disaster Risks in an Interconnected World
At Nexus Seminar No. 57 on 25 April 2022, Dr. Zita Sebesvari, Deputy Director of UNU-EHS, analyzed ten worldwide disasters.
Event
Managing the Nexus Between Carbon Neutrality and Social, Economic, and Environmental Agenda Under the SDGs
UNU-IAS will host an online session at the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress 2022 on the nexus between carbon neutrality and the SDGs.
News
Session Discusses Biodiversity Education Projects from the Global RCE Network
The session at the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2022 discussed projects from Kenya, Nigeria, and the Philippines.
Event
Youth Inclusive Action on Integrating SDGs, Climate Change & Biodiversity
UNU-IAS will organise an online briefing session on youth inclusive action on integrating SDGs, climate change and biodiversity.