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
News
UNU-EGOV Presents New Research at AI4SDG 2026
Imen Ghedhioui, Senior Research Associate at UNU-EGOV, presented the research paper “The Emerging AI Power Crisis or Collusion of Two Revolutions”.
News
UNU-EGOV and UN DESA to Host Eighth Session of the LOSI Webinar Series
The session will take place on 4 November, at 10h00 EST, and is part of the ongoing collaboration with UN DESA.
Research Fellow
Priyanka Sebastian
Priyanka Sebastian is a Research Assistant at UNU-WIDER, working on the South Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme. Her work at the National Treasury Secure Data Facility includes reviewing researcher’s outputs to protect data confidentiality and supporting data extraction and documentation.
Person
News
Latin America’s energy transition needs regional power
A new UNU-CRIS report assesses how six regional blocs could advance Latin America’s energy transition, and why shared electricity markets matter.
Blog Post
Multilateralism as an Innovation and Development Tool: Lessons from a UNESCO Chair on STI Policies for Latin America
The second piece in our UN Day series looks at how multilateral cooperation builds knowledge and policy capabilities in Latin America.
News
Resilience Starts at Home: A Collaborative Dialogue on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Nidhi Nagabhatla, Coordinator of the Nature, Climate and Health Cluster, is participating in this webinar marking the International Day for DRR 2026.
Event
UNU Global AI Network Panel
MGM Macau, Grand Ballroom1&2
Event
The Impact of AI on Global Majority Cultural, Educational, Natural Heritage and Ecologies
MGM Macau, Salon 1 & 2