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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Vacancy DX4D | MIET | Former Minister of State for Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Maldives

Shareef Mohamed

Mohamed Shareef is a seasoned expert in digital transformation and digital public infrastructure (DPI) with over 20 years of experience driving impactful initiatives in small island developing states and the Asia-Pacific region. 

News 09 Oct 2025

The Tenth Cohort of Arab Water Professionals Graduated from the of UNU Diploma Program in IWRM offered by the UN Water Learning Center for the Arab Region

The graduation event marks another step forward in UNU-INWEH's contribution to driving progress toward SDG 6 and resilient regional policy solutions.

Report 09 Oct 2025

Accelerating Defossilization

Proposals to implement the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and Climate Change.

Expert Student Assistant

Rica Mae Ramirez

Rica Mae Ramirez

Expert Student Assistant

Andreia da Silva Rosa

Andreia da Silva Rosa

Article 08 Oct 2025

Brazilian Delegation Visits UNU-FLORES for Post-Mining Exchange

Lusatia offers a case study for the benchmarking exercise

News 08 Oct 2025

New Paper Explores How e-Participation Empowers Communities

The article explores how digital participation empowers communities and identifies key factors for effective engagement.

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Announcement 08 Oct 2025

UNU Global AI Network Members

List of the UNU Global AI Network Members

Blog Post 08 Oct 2025

Connecting Perspectives: Highlights from the 2025 UNU Migration Network Research Symposium

Climate change, mental health, and gender inequality were key themes at the UNU Migration Network Symposium on 29 Sept 2025 at UNU-MERIT.