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
BIG IDEAS Series
Nature Crisis: What It Will Take to Achieve the Global Biodiversity Framework Commitments
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 23 July, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Midori Paxton, Director of the UNDP Nature Hub.
Research Fellow
Sonnet Geng
Sonnet Geng, a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT and the School of Business and Economics at Maastricht University, has an interest in the dynamic evolution of innovation ecosystems driven by digital technology and their implications for green transitions.
Research Fellow
Maisha Fairuz
Maisha Fairuz is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Jorge Valverde-Carbonell
Jorge Valvedere is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Conversation Series
Youth Engagement in Politics and the Role of Education in Building the Next Generation of Leaders
TOKYO: On 6 August 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Ryosuke Takashima, Mayor of Ashiya City, Japan.
Event
WEBINAR | "Double-Edged Accountability: Exploring how Mechanisms Disrupt and Reinforce Power Asymmetries in Global Health governance"
Welcome to the third chapter of our Power and Accountability webinar series.
Announcement
Enrol Now: SOUTHMOD Online Training Course
This online introductory course is designed to equip students with foundational skills in tax benefit microsimulation models.
Project
Organizational decisions for adaptation to climate change (KlimaKonform II)
The project continues KlimaKonform Phase 1, developing a management module for organizations in low mountain areas to adapt to climate change.
Project
Incorporating the Resource Nexus and Actor-centred analysis into Mangrove Management in Thailand
The project aims to analyze drivers and actors influencing mangrove management in Thailand, crucial for biodiversity and coastal protection.
Project
Conceptual advancement of the Resource Nexus, capacity development and quality assurance
The project aims to advance the Resource Nexus concept through analytics development, urban water security evaluation, and awareness promotion.