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
Conversation Series
International Academic Cooperation in a Geopolitically Changing World
TOKYO: On 9 October 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Michael Hoch, the Rector of the University of Bonn.
Side Event
COMDEKS Phase 4 and the Satoyama Initiative: Societies in Harmony with Nature
CALI, COLOMBIA: A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) will discuss implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework through local action.
Press Release
UNU and Tajikistan Sign Landmark Partnership Agreement
On the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York, UNU and the Republic of Tajikistan formalized a landmark partnership agreement.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Flood Risk Mapping for Large River Basins
Application of Open-Access Satellite and Socio-Economic Data
Feature
Resource Nexus Perspective: Recommendations for the International Financial Architecture for the 21st Century
Prepared for the Pact for the Future (Summit of the Future 2024) and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.
News
Applications for Joint Master’s Programme Now Being Accepted
Apply now to join the next cohort of the Master's Programme Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security.
Person
Cher Ye
Cher Ye is a Project Assistant of UNU institute in Macau who supports the administrative functions and project management.
Report
The demand for a fair international financial architecture
A critical examination of the Global South’s proposals for international financial architecture reform.
Side Event
Working Together to Realize Societies in Harmony with Nature: Mechanisms and Tools to Support On-the-ground Initiatives
CALI, COLOMBIA: A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) will present tools for multi-stakeholder collaboration in biodiversity conservation.
News
UNU-MERIT's Latest Research around Policy, Innovation and Scientific Collaboration in Latin America
Five of our junior researchers presented their findings at a workshop, with Paraguay, Mexico and Colombia being among the countries studied