Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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Empowering Lesotho: Unlocking Finance to Drive the Energy Transition in a Landlocked Developing Country

On 3 July 2025, UNU will co-host a symposium exploring investment towards clean energy in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Feature 11 Jun 2025

VerFarming Weisswasser/Weißwasser

A special feature of the vertical farming project in Weisswasser, Saxony, Germany

Conference -

Announcement 11 Jun 2025

UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 Logistics

Practical information for the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025

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Addressing Loss and Damage in Informal Settlements: Pathways to Resilience and Equity

ONLINE and BONN: On 19 June 2025, UNU, Habitat for Humanity and UN-Habitat will co-organize a side event at the June Climate Meetings in Bonn, Germany.

News 11 Jun 2025

Landscape Approaches for Ocean Sustainability and Resilience

A side event of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference discussed integrated solutions to support ocean recovery that balances conservation and livelihoods.

News 10 Jun 2025

New UN Training Manuals to Build Capacity in AI and Cybersecurity for Women Civil Society Organisations and Women Human Rights Defenders in South-East Asia

UN Women and UNU Macau launched two facilitators’ manuals to address gendered risks in AI and cybersecurity in South-East Asia.

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News 10 Jun 2025

Webinar Explores the Impacts of AI on Biodiversity and Conservation

UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala joined the AI for Good webinar series to discuss the promise and peril of using AI for biodiversity conservation.

Brief 10 Jun 2025

Youth empowerment at national and regional levels

Cohort 2 of the 2025 Peacebuilding Fund Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security