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
Project
Regional Inclusive Biobased Entrepreneurship Solutions
The EU-funded RIBES project aims to develop governance and business models to propel these regions from stagnation to a circular economy, fostering innovation, sustainability, and rural development.
Project
FUSIO(n)
FUSIO(n) is an ePlatform for setting up collaborations among scientists, researchers, and other productive profiles from public administration, industry, civil society.
Seminar
Migration Seminar Series: Refugee Finance in the EU - The Implications for International Protection
Christopher Cowan on financial instruments for refugee integration and their implications for international protection.
News
UNU Rector AI Lecture Series II: The Role of Knowledge Institutions in Shaping the Future of AI Governance
This UNU Rector AI Lecture Series episode shows how knowledge institutions and the UN advance responsible AI governance.
News
House of No Waste Announces Winners of Global Ideas Competition and Launches Online Exhibition
Announcement of House of No Waste (HØW) international ideas competition winners
Journal Article
Biodiversity Loss Raises Risks to Global Public Health
BMJ editorial highlights implications of ecosystem collapse for human and international security.
Report
Clean Energy Transitions: A care economy lens
New Research for Policy and Practice report draws examples from 3 research projects(including INFoCAT) that examine clean energy through a care lens.
Report
Governing for the End of the Month or the End of the World? Leverage Points to Overcome Governance Myopia
Beyond growth: how can governance systems be transformed to support a human-rights economy? New UNU-CPR paper sets out pathway.
Event
Book Presentation: India’s High Tech Leap – Industrial Policy and the Future of Innovation
A book presentation by Prof. Sunil Mani on industrial policy and the development of high-technology sectors in emerging economies, with a focus on India.
Multimedia
Episode 11: Misinformation, Disinformation and the Future of Information Integrity
Multilateralism UNpacked