Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Journal Article 09 Jun 2026

The WEF Nexus Index and Human Development Index as complementary lenses of sustainable development

This publication was released as part of UNU-FLORES focus area Transformed Landscapes.

Article 09 Jun 2026

Climate Policy in a New Era: The Road to Antalya

Delegates convene for UNFCCC’s June Climate Meetings in Bonn to prepare COP 31.

Person

Journal Article 07 Jun 2026

Cross-Border Cooperation for One Health in Central Asia: Strengthening Systems and Securing Futures through Regional Health Diplomacy

Central Asia faces mounting challenges from emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and food insecurity.

News 09 Jun 2026

Youth Empowerment Programme Engages Students on Climate and Biodiversity

UNU-IAS Operating Unit Ishikawa/Kanazawa launched a capacity development programme for high school students.

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International Inequality and Post-Quantum Cryptography

Quantum computing could transform cybersecurity. What international action is needed to prepare for the transition?

Research Fellow Junior Fellow

Lindsey Price

Lindsey is a Junior Fellow at UNU-CPR and a rising Junior at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. 

News 08 Jun 2026

UNU-EGOV Welcomes InovaJuntos Portugal Network

The first meeting of the InovaJuntos Portugal Network was held in Guimarães on June 2nd and 3rd.

Expert Research Intern

Rachelle Taveau

Rachelle Taveau is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.

News 08 Jun 2026

UNU-EGOV Hosts Study Visit on Nonviolent Communication

The visit also fostered a discussion on strengthening political literacy, critical thinking, and civic participation.