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
Project
Volunteer Security Outfits in North East Nigeria
Presenting evidence on conflict transitions and related programming for policymakers and practitioners.
Event
A Survivor’s Guide to Money - Virtual Book Launch
This virtual book launch for “A Survivor’s Guide to Money" featured expert speakers from survivor support organizations and the financial sector.
News
Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking Enters New Phase of Growth
UNU-CPR appoints Daniel Thelesklaf as Project Director of the Liechtenstein Initiative for Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking.
Event
Towards a Nexus Knowledge Agenda
A focus on key building blocks of the nexus approach from biophysical, socioeconomic, and policy perspectives.
Announcement
Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking Enters New Phase of Growth
UNU-CPR appoints Daniel Thelesklaf as Head of Secretariat and Project Director of FAST and welcomes new partnership with Norad to support FAST.
News
Fifth SDG–UP Workshop Discusses Efforts to Nurture Change-Makers for the SDGs
The fifth workshop of the SDG–Universities Platform (SDG-UP) was organized on 18 February 2021.
Person
Dr. Upalat Korwatanasakul
Upalat Korwatanasakul was a Consultant at UNU-IAS.
News
UNU Researchers Win IN3+ Award
Researchers affiliated with UNU-EGOV won the prestigious IN3+ Award 2021.
Article
Three Vaccine Assumptions for 2021
Policymakers should incorporate three assumptions into vaccination plans: delays, rise in inequality, and the influence of geopolitics in procurement.
Project
Peacebuilding and Authoritarianism: The Unintended Consequences of UN Engagement in Post-Conflict Settings
Developing a usable framework to ensure peacebuilding support is not distorted or co-opted.