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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.
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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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Blog Post 02 Apr 2026

Why Agentic AI Needs Boundaries Before Freedom

As AI agents evolve from chat tools to actionable systems, the core challenge is how they can be contained, governed and aligned with human judgment.

News 02 Apr 2026

Expert Meetings Refine Climate Education Framework

Experts from UNESCO and the Korea Environment Corporation convened in Tokyo to review and refine Climate Change Competency Framework for Educators.

Policy Research Translated to Action

The use of AI to inform Policy

As the volume of global data surpasses traditional analytical capacities, artificial intelligence has become an indispensable tool for...

Project 01 Apr 2026

The South Goes Global: Latin American & Caribbean Quests for a Multipolar International Order

This is a joint PhD project between UNU-CRIS and Ghent University.

Expert Research Assistant

Consolata Makandi Kithinji

Consolata Makandi Kithinji

Person Knowledge Management & Communications Manager

Alejandro Iturrizaga

Alejandro Iturrizaga currently serves as Knowledge Management & Communications Manager at UNU-IIGH.