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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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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Feature 02 Sep 2026

Rethinking Our Relationship with Nature

Krushil Watene on rights of nature and legal personhood.

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Using Global Trade to Advance Sustainability

Daniel Esty on global public goods, accountability and sustainability standards.

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Rebuilding Cooperation in a Fragmented World

Angela Kane on dialogue, cooperation and global fragmentation.

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Who Is Global Governance Innovation For?

Abdinassir Sagar on inclusion and innovation in global governance.

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Building More Agile Global Institutions

Rohinton Medhora on institutional failure, adaptation and innovation.

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Learning from Demand for Global Initiatives

Yanne Horas on participation, governance and debt initiatives.

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Reimagining Global Governance Beyond the Status Quo

Sanjay Reddy on institutional gaps, coordination and new models.

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Building More Participatory Global Governance

Aly Zulficar Rahim on participation, technology and global governance.

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Innovating Across Institutions to Address Loss and Damage

Michael Franczak on institutional coordination and climate finance.

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Learning from Failure to Improve Global Governance

Philipp Schönrock on institutional leadership and co-creation.