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
Policy Brief
Designing Science-Policy Interfaces across Challenges and Fields
Designing effective science-policy interfaces requires balancing lessons from the past with the need to adapt to new challenges.
Policy Brief
Reflecting on Science Uptake in Multilateral Environmental Agreements
The uptake of scientific evidence in global environmental policymaking remains uneven, contested and poorly defined.
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Participation is the Fundamental Building Block in Science-Policy Interface Design
Meaningful participation is the foundation for building science-policy interfaces that produce shared knowledge and enable collective action.
Policy Brief
The Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against Antimicrobial Resistance: Building a Science-Policy Interface Fit for the Twenty-First Century
A global panel on antimicrobial resistance presents an opportunity to build a science-policy interface fit to address global challenges.
Policy Brief
Can the New Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Succeed?
Political tensions are putting the new global science-policy panel on chemicals, waste and pollution to the test.
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News
UNU-CPR Expands Research Capacity to Address Emerging Global Challenges
New researchers strengthen the Centre’s expertise across digital and frontier technologies, global governance, UN reform and emerging risks.
Announcement
UNU-MERIT UNESCO Chair Renewed by UNESCO Until 2030
UNESCO renews UNU-MERIT’s Chair on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development in Latin America through 2030.