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
Resource Nexus Approaches to Sustainability Transformations in Plastic and Packaging Material Use, Reuse and Reduction (TRANS-PLAST)
This project examines plastics and packaging through the lens of the Resource Nexus, focusing on materials and waste.
Project
Resource Nexus perspectives on Healthy Urban Human-Nature Partnerships and their Role in Sustainability Transformation
In bridging the gap between urban human demand and the use of natural resources, this project considers human health and sustainable transformation.
Media Coverage
Driving Circular Economy Through Youth Engagement at COP29
An editorial piece in World Resources Forum highlights the potential of COP29 to empower young climate innovators to foster a circular economy.
News
UNU-CPR celebrates ten years of sustained growth
Anniversary event provides opportunity to celebrate partnerships and reflect on solutions for global challenges.
Event
A Dialogue on Advancing Global Cooperation for Climate Action
Implementing the Paris Agreement
Report
Revisiting the sovereign debt architecture: The Common Framework and considerations for a swift debt relief mechanism
Recommendations to improve the sovereign debt architecture ahead of upcoming multilateral processes.
News
Why Central American Economies Need Better Innovation Policies
UNU-MERIT's UNESCO Chair Professor Carlo Pietrobelli shares fresh insights following his keynote at a recent high-level policy event in Panama.
News
Why Inequality Research Matters Now More Than Ever: UNU-MERIT on Nobel Winners
Our academics reflect on the work of this year's Nobel Prize in Economics laureates and its influence in the fields of economics and global policy.
News
Launch of the first UNU Hub in the United States at the City College of New York
The new hub will focus on remote sensing and problems of complex urban systems
Event
Operationalizing Multi-scale Policy Coherence for Climate Action
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: This event at the COP29 SDG Pavilion will discuss how to achieve policy coherence to drive effective climate action.