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
Event
2nd Next Generation Forum for Gender Equality “Our Well-being in the Digital Age, Paved by Gender Equality"
On 7 November 2026, UNU will host a symposium to promote young leaders in accelerating efforts towards gender equality and women's empowerment.
Event
AI & Education in the Global Majority : Consumers or Creators ?
MGM Macau, Grand Ballroom1&2
Book
The Food Industry and Regional Trade Agreements - Search for Healthy Food
The book studies the regulation of the food and beverage industry (F&B) in and by all leading regional trade agreements (RTAs) in the world.
Article
The Political Economy of Water Bankruptcy: Who Benefits and Who Pays
The architect of the water bankruptcy concept explains why reform stalls even when solutions are known, and who benefits and who pays.
Report
Energy Transition in Latin America: Possibilities for Advancing at Regional Scale(s)
Latin America’s energy transition is too costly to go alone. A new report explores how regional blocs and shared electricity markets could drive it.
Seminar
Digital Public Infrastructure: Establishing Trusted Government Platforms
The webinar explores how governments build trusted digital public infrastructure through governance, interoperability and service design.
Seminar
Brazilian Public Digital Transformation from a Federative Lens
The session will explore how the digital transformation of public administration is usually examined from a national perspective.
Expert
Gábor Soós
Gábor Soós is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.