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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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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News 09 Oct 2018

Continuing Tradition: UNU Institute in Macau at the Caritas Charity Run 2018

This year there were more than 2,000 people attending the event.

Project 08 Oct 2018

Experience Sharing & Capacity Building of Georgian Counterparts in EGOV Development

Enhance Georgia's EGOV standing via a comprehensive strategy incorporating global best practices, expert collaborations, and rigorous evaluations, aimed at improving governance and digital literacy.

Project 01 Oct 2018

Surges and Swarms: A Conversation on Responsible Coverage of Migration

Recommendations for best practices for newsmakers, media regulators, United Nations entities and Member States when reporting on issues of migration.

News 24 Sep 2018

Preliminary Findings of EQUALS Research Group Report

Findings provide an assessment of gender equality in access, skills and leadership, and what that means to women and girls around the world.

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Launch of the Liechtenstein Initiative for a Financial Sector Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

The launch happened during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York.

Blog Post 23 Sep 2018

The Price of Order?

Big power relations are in a bad state. Does this make the United Nations less or more relevant to global politics?

Media Coverage 20 Sep 2018

From Sweeping Punishment to Real Justice in Countering Terrorism

How international policymakers can break cycles of conflict.

News 14 Sep 2018

New Research Sheds Light on ODA To Address SDG Target 8.7

Delta 8.7 publishes groundbreaking data on countries' development spending commitments.

News 11 Sep 2018

Videos on Partnership for Apprise - Technology to Identify Victims of Human Trafficking

UNU Macau recently published two videos about Apprise, an app that is user-friendly and appropriate for use with state and civil society actors.

News 10 Sep 2018

Workshop Considers the Future of Bioenergy Development in Asia

UNU-IAS contributed an international workshop on future perspectives of bioenergy development in Asia.