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
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Adolfo Alberto Laborde Carranco
Adolfo Alberto Laborde Carranco is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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UNU-EGOV in IS 2026 to Address Critical Challenges of Rapid Urbanization
Demetrios Sarantis will present the paper "Smart Sustainable Cities and Communities for people: A Pathway to a Resilient Future".
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Dr. Anoosh Soltani
Dr. Anoosh Soltani is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), affiliated with the Department of Business and Management and the SDU Climate Cluster’s PACA Centre. Her research explores nature-based foodscapes, community-oriented farming, collective governance and relational well-being in ecovillages from a post-anthropocentric perspective.
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In Conversation with Dr. Katie Kuschminder about Women, Climate and Human Mobility
Women, climate change and migration: Why gender matters in human mobility and climate policy.
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The AI Governance Arbitrage
The world has spent years debating AI ethics. The next step is turning those principles into governance systems that work across borders.
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Open Call to Host 2026 RCE Regional Meetings
The deadline for submissions is 8 April 2026.