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
Announcement
Call for Papers: ‘The Soil-Water-Atmosphere Nexus’ Thematic Issue in "Environmental Earth Sciences"
UNU-FLORES is inviting manuscripts for a special thematic issue of Springer’s "Environmental Earth Sciences".
News
UNU at HLPF 2021
UNU-IAS will showcase some of UNU’s latest research and participate in a variety of sessions on sustainable development at HLPF 2021.
Seminar
Rethinking digital environmental sustainability
Webinar on digital technologies, sustainability and climate change.
Event
Codesigning and Piloting Inclusive Participatory Procedures for Enacting the SDGs – From the Physical CoOPLAGE to the Digital CoOPILOT
CoOPLAGE group developed participatory decision methods for 20 years, focusing on "participatory engineering of participation".
News
Eighth SDG–UP Workshop Highlights Peace & Sustainability Education, University Management
UNU-IAS organized the eighth workshop for the UNU SDG–Universities Platform (SDG-UP).
News
Inauguration of the new UNU-EGOV building
On 24 June 2021, UNU-EGOV inaugurated its new building in Guimarães, a milestone for its growth, sustainability, and academic collaboration.
News
Beyond Opportunism: The UN Development System’s Response to the Triple Planetary Crisis
Humanity is facing an existential threat: the interlinked effects of climate change, biodiversity loss & pollution – a Triple Planetary Crisis.
Article
The Coming COP Flop? Four Realisations to Energise the COP26 Climate Summit
UNU researchers outline key realisations needed to guide COP26 towards effective climate action.
Article
Why Countries Best Placed to Handle the Pandemic Appear to Have Fared the Worst
Research examines how more able and legitimate states could have handled COVID-19 best, but instead had the most cases and deaths.
Event
Urban Flood Management in a Data-Scarce Environment
This Nexus Seminar Series event will discuss managing floods in urban environments affected by climate change.