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
Blog Post
Doing Fieldwork in the Era of Physical Distancing
Flexibility and engendering a system of trust and mutual respect when working with offsite teams are essential for effective collaboration.
Press Release
Greening the COVID-19 recovery for a sustainable future for Africa and beyond.
The socio-economic impacts of decarbonisation for African countries, and how green transitions are affected by COVID-19.
News
5 UN Career Advice from the Co-Architect of the Millennium Development Goals and Former Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Dr Jan Vandemoortele
Dr Jan Vandemoortele's key takeaways from his 30 years with the UN help guide you through your career.
Journal Article
Women are most affected by pandemics — lessons from past outbreaks
This article examines how gender structures the social and economic effects of health emergencies, the latter disproportionately affecting women
Event
HLPF 2020 Side-Event: Managing “Stranded” Assets Risks & Opportunities.
Moving Towards Decarbonised Economies & Inclusive Growth in Africa.
Expert
Alix Debray
Alix Debray is a (virtual) Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS and Ghent University.
Expert
Reinhilde Bouckaert
Reinhilde Bouckaert is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
Expert
Els Bekaert
Els Bekaert is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
Project
Analysis and Evaluation of the Sustainability and Resilience of Reinforcement Measures with Novel Mineral-bonded Composites
The project entails the analysis and assessment of the sustainability and resilience of new composites and reinforcing systems
Press Release
Global E-Waste Surging: Up 21% in 5 Years
According to UN Global E-waste Monitor 2020, 53.6 million metric tonnes of electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2019, up 21% in just 5 years.