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
Article
Efforts to Protect the Poor During COVID: How Five African Countries Fared
Additional benefits will be fundamental in protecting poor households in sub-Saharan Africa as they face a continuing COVID-19 crisis.
Article
We Interviewed 150 Women Migrants, Revealing How Their Journeys Involve Peril at Every Turn
A new research partnership is spotlighting the need to create spaces of safety and support for women who migrate to escape violence and oppression.
Event
International Conference on GIAHS 2021
The International Conference on GIAHS 2021 will be held in Ishikawa to highlight the achievements and values of the GIAHS.
Conference
International Conference on GIAHS 2021
UNU-IAS is co-organising the International Conference on GIAHS 2021 in Nanao City, Ishikawa, Japan.
Press Release
UN Publishes First Regional E-waste Report for Commonwealth of Independent States and Georgia
E-waste generated in the Commonwealth of Independent States and Georgia rose by 50% from 2010–2019, but just 3.2% was collected and safely managed.
Project
Integrating the Resource Nexus in Payments for Watershed Ecosystem Services: Conception and Application
The project aims to define an economically feasible and socially acceptable payments for ecosystem services (PES) scheme to aid watershed management.
Event
Financial Inclusion: A Way to Prevent Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
This side-event to the High-level meeting of the General Assembly appraised the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
Expert
Shanali Minoshi Fernando
Shanali Fernando is a Doctoral Researcher under the joint programme of the Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.
Event
Webinar on Purpose Management by Companies for the SDGs
The SDG-UP and the SDGs Corporate Strategy Forum will host a series of three online seminars on business purpose management with university students.
Event
What's SDGs? — Ishikawa-san Live News It!
UNU-IAS will contribute to a local news TV programme in Ishikawa as guest commentator on SDGs.