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.
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News 05 Nov 2026

Event Calls for Recognizing Governance as Core Investment in Landscape Approaches

A side event at CBD COP17 examined why governance in landscape approaches remains underfunded and how it can be financed over the long term.

Book Chapter 19 Aug 2026

Charting Equitable and Sustainable Communities

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Paul Hudson

Book Chapter 18 Aug 2026

Green and Sustainable Municipal Bonds: Accelerating Infrastructure Investment for Equitable and Sustainable Cities

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Eric Lau

Journal Article 30 Jul 2026

Development of the Energy Balance Table for Rural and Urban Households in Pakistan: The Implications of Energy Transition

Journal Article 19 Aug 2026

What Will Future Household Energy Consumption in Pakistan Look Like? Challenges in Accessing Advanced Energy Sources Due to the Energy Transition in Rural and Urban Households

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Tatsuya Hanaoka

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UNU Global Health at COP31

UNU Global Health will join the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).

News 05 Nov 2026

Local Experiences Offer Lessons for Advancing Global Biodiversity Goals

A side event at CBD COP17 highlighted how community-led initiatives contribute to global biodiversity goals through sustainable landscape management.