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
Expert
Nyasha Juliana Tirivayi
Nyasha Juliana Tirivayi is an Affiliated Researcher at UNU-MERIT and a Social Policy Manager at UNICEF’s Office of Research-Innocenti, where she manages social policy research, including impact evaluations and social protection system research.
Conversation Series
How Will Perspectives of Peace and the State Change among Leaders of the Future?
TOKYO: UNU will host a conversation with Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin, Vice-President and Vice-Principal International at King’s College London.
Staff
Elina Penttinen
Elina Penttinen is an Associate Programme Officer at UNU-WIDER.
Media Coverage
Article Discusses Japan’s Pathways to Net Zero
On 21 May 2023, Diplomatic Courier published an article by UNU-IAS expert Joni Jupesta on Japan’s pathways to net zero.
Expert
Alexandra Mieth
Alexandra Mieth is a Project Manager at UNU-EHS.
Expert
Dominik Etienne
Dominik is the Head of Partnerships and Programme Unit at UNU-WIDER.
Brief
Bridging the Governance Gap: Protecting the Education Rights of Climate Displaced Persons in South and Southeast Asia
Recommendations on ensuring education and learning continuity for people affected by climate-induced displacement.
Expert
Aparna Mukherjee
Dr. Aparna Mukherjee is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the United Nations University – International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH). She is currently leading projects on implementation research focusing on intersectionality in gender and health. Her work at IIGH is particularly around sexual and reproductive health and rights, self-care health interventions and digital health. She is also supporting capacity building, training, and advocacy to enhance global health challenges resolution, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.
Seminar
Migration Seminar – Citizen X: A Transatlantic Ethnography of Undocumented Activism
ONLINE: UNU-MERIT will host a seminar with Dr Thomas Swerts on his forthcoming book “Citizen X: A transatlantic ethnography of undocumented activism”.
BIG IDEAS Series
A Breakthrough for People and Planet: The UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Board Report on Effective Multilateralism
ONLINE: On 26 May 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr David Passarelli, Director of UNU-CPR.