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
Project
Transforming urban centers into smart cities with emerging technologies
The research project aims to develop a framework for transforming urban centers into smart cities with emerging technologies.
Report
Annual Report 2017
In 2017, UNU-CRIS entered a new era with a new Director and a Strategic Plan to become a global hub of excellence for regional governance research.
Blog Post
To Prosecute or Not To Prosecute: The Need for Justice in Post-Conflict Sri Lanka
Envisioning a special court and transitional justice in Sri Lanka.
Person
News
Symposium Discusses Standardization of Eco-labelling and the Role of the SDGs
UNU-IAS and IDE-JETRO co-organized a symposium on standards and certification systems for environmentally friendly products and technologies.
Project
Training course on "Policy Brief - Public Policy on Spectrum Re-Farming"
Empower public policy professionals with advanced skills in spectrum re-farming through comprehensive training on policy brief crafting, stakeholder analysis, and industry insights.
Project
Sustainability Science Journal
This journal promotes science-based predictions and impact assessments of global change.
Journal Article
20 years of gender mainstreaming in health: lessons and reflections for the neglected tropical diseases community
This paper provides five key lessons from over 20 years of gender mainstreaming in health
Blog Post
Can We Sustain Peace by Fighting Human Trafficking in Conflict? Lessons From Libya
A "prevention first" approach and its potential impact on the upcoming Security Council debate.
Media Coverage
Secretary-General Guterres and Changes within MONUSCO
The UN's peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.