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
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Introduction to Impact Evaluation of Policies and Programmes
A course instructing the methodologies required to conduct a rigorous impact evaluation of a development policy, programme, or intervention.
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Impact Evaluation of Policies and Programmes: Estimation and Analysis of Causal Impacts
This course builds upon the impact evaluation course and provides a hands-on approach to estimating and analysing causal impacts
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Governance in Theory and Practice
This course introduces the wider multidisciplinary study of governance and offers diverse literature and methodological approaches.
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Economics of Innovation
The course aims at providing an introduction to the main theoretical and empirical issues surrounding the economic analysis of innovation
ITU Academy Training Centre
Causes and consequences of the digital divide
Challenges of digital inclusion, consequences of digital divides, and opportunities towards inclusive and equitable digital transformation
News
UNU Hosts Students from China for Workshop Exploring the Role of the UN
The workshop, held at UNU Centre in Tokyo, provided students with a unique opportunity to learn about the United Nations and the work of UNU.
News
Kazakhstan Delegation Visits UNU-INWEH
Exploring Opportunities for Collaboration and Capacity Development on Water Security and Management
Brief
Bridging the data divide
Unlocking the power of data to address modern slavery.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Building Climate Resilience of Rainfed Agriculture
Best Practices of Rainfed Agriculture from Global South Countries
Project
Climate and migration in Madagascar (CLIMIG-MADAGASCAR)
CLIMIG-MADAGASCAR will improve the management of human mobility in the context of climate change (HMCCC) as migrants move from Androy to Boeny, Madagascar. Madagascar is one of the world's poorest countries, relying heavily on agriculture.