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
Collection
Causal Machine Learning for policy evaluation
Develops a causal machine learning framework to evaluate how public policies influence countries’ export specialization
Journal Article
Collection
Road infrastructure, economic development and forest loss in the Republic of the Congo
This paper studies the impact of large-scale road construction on economic development and forest loss in the Republic of the Congo.
Person
Collection
Global, Regional, and National Trends in International Solidarity to Finance Social Protection
The project examined how international development finance supports the expansion of social protection systems across low- and middle-income countries
Collection
Fostering Academia - Public Authorities cooperation for value creation
Mapping best practices and providing guidance for more effective knowledge uptake for policy making.
Staff
Nyaruai Theuri
Nyaruai Theuri is a PhD candidate at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability (GSAIS), working at the intersection of international public policy, health and vulnerable populations in developing countries.
Event
Climate Week NYC 2026: Planet Aqua, Planet Peace: The Paideia Vision for Integral Ecology, Food Systems, Public Health, and Global Justice
Held during Climate Week NYC, this public summit examines water stewardship, blue foods, public health, climate action, and global peace.
Event
Climate Week NYC 2026: Water-Energy Nexus - The Closed Budget: Who Draws From a Bankrupt Account?
As part of Climate Week NYC 2026, this session asks who should draw from a bankrupt hydrological budget as AI and energy demands grow.
News
Turning the Tables: Getting a Pathogen to Work for Us
María José Acuña studies Salmonella's molecular secretion systems to recruit them for bioproduction