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
Seminar
Nexus Seminar N.64: Sustaining Biomass Management Practices through the Resource Nexus
Current and emerging trends in biomass management will be discussed based on the Energy-Water-Food Nexus approach.
Event
12th African RCE Regional Meeting
The 12th African RCE Regional Meeting will be held on 28–30 November 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Project
What Works in Gender and Health in the United Nations – Case Study Series
A report of practice-based lessons across UN agencies, analysing what has worked, where, for whom, why and how, to promote gender equality in health
Event
FAST: Convening Africa 2022
This event discussed the critical role the financial sector in Sub-Saharan Africa could play to address modern slavery and human trafficking.
News
UNU Macau’s Youth Engagement Programme Receives Students' Visit from City University of Macau
UNU Macau has been witnessing the huge potential shown by young people in Macao by offering creative initiatives.
Event
Doctoral Symposium 2022
Co-Organisers: UNU-FLORES, Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden)
News
ICEGOV 2022 - proceedings published
The proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance are now available in the ACM Digital Library.
News
Supporting the Reduction of Plastic Pollution via Nexus Governance Solutions in South Korea
As one of the biggest environmental problems caused by humankind, plastic waste accounts for 80% of all marine pollution.
Blog Post
Change by Chance? How International Norms Travel Between the United Nations and the African Union
Connecting Ideas Blog Post