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
Lecture
Prof. Fatima Denton to give keynote speech at UNU-INRA's 2026 Kwapong Lecture
Theme: "The Age of Contradictions: Reflections on Power, Narratives and Green Transitions."
Policy Brief
News
Dark Boreal Forests of Canada Absorb Enough Heat to Cancel Up to a Fifth of Their Climate Benefit, Scientists Warn
Canada's carbon accounting ignores how much sunlight a forest reflects, and the credits built on it may overstate what they deliver
ITU Academy Training Centre
The use of AI to inform policy
This course provides an introduction to the use of AI for policy.
Person
Article
From Disaster Response to Anticipation: Act Before the Storm Hits
ASEAN can act now to refocus the next decade on innovative disaster preparedness, management and response.
Expert
Thomas Manders
Thomas Manders is a research intern at UNU-CRIS.
Expert
David Biggs
David Biggs is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
Feature
Making Global Governance Innovation More Equitable
Sebastian Haug on power, inclusion and innovation in global governance.
Feature
Building Stronger Accountability in Global Governance
Marianne Beisheim on accountability mechanisms and political will.