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
Event
Consultation on Gender and COVID-19: Research in West and Central Africa
The aim of this webinar is to strengthen regional debate and networking with experts and specialists on Gender and COVID-19 in Francophone Africa
Announcement
Applications Open: 2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
UNU-IAS is accepting applications for the 2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme that will be held on 14-24 September 2021.
Event
Food System Resilience Nexus Dialogue
Co-organised by UNU-FLORES, this event will investigate the role of Integrated Natural Resource Management (INRM) in food system resilience.
Project
Beyond Opportunism: The UN Development System's Response to the Triple Planetary Crisis
Capturing best practices and the constraints experienced by Resident Coordinators in relation to the Triple Planetary Crisis.
Series
6 Facts on Oceans, Life, and Livelihoods
Covering more than 70% of the planet and producing at least 50% of earth’s oxygen, the ocean is of paramount importance in our daily actions.
Expert
Atiqah Fairuz Binte Md Salleh
Atiqah Fairuz Salleh has been with UNU Resource Nexus since 2016 and was formerly the Advocacy & Public Affairs Officer, where she led the Communications and Advocacy team before assuming her current functions from 2022 onwards.
Article
Climate Crisis: Elephants in the Room are Getting Nastier
Increasing climate change-induced food insecurity and human displacement highlight the necessity to modernise existing policies and platforms.
Event
Big data and AI for gender equity in health
The webinar explored the gender dimensions of IT systems and data digitisation with regards to health systems inequities
Project
AMP 2030: Digital transformation of the local services production and delivery (Area Metropolitana do Porto)
Developing a comprehensive regional proposal for the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan 2024-2026, supporting sustainable digital transitions in the North-West Region.