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
UNU Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
Project
Flexible Office: Concept for Resource Optimisation (FLORES)
This project at UNU FLORES seeks to make a significant shift from fixed desks assigned to each employee to spaces designed according to functions and needs
Project
Improving China’s institutional capacity towards universal social protection
The project will support and enhance the capacity for the digital transformation of China's social insurance administration
Project
‘CRoss-sEcToral planning decisIoN-maKing platform to foster climate Action’ — ‘RethinkAction’
This project will build a cross-sectoral platform to deliver clear and valuable information on climate change that supports decision making.
News
COP28 Event Discusses Just Transition through Climate–SDG Synergies
An event at the SDG Pavilion focused on energy and food systems.
Article
Development Aid Cuts Will Hit Fragile Countries Hard, Could Fuel Violent Conflict
In countries that rely heavily on foreign assistance, development funding should be allocated to correspond more closely with peacebuilding.
Blog Post
Climate Financing and Peacebuilding Go Hand in Hand
Projects in conflict-affected and fragile spaces, while difficult, is certainly possible—and could be the surest investment for peacebuilding.
Report
Including Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessments
Enhancing money laundering and terrorist financing inclusion in National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessments (NRAs).
Report
Detecting Financial Flows of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery: A Guide to Automated Transaction Monitoring
Mobilizing the financial sector to enhance detection of modern slavery.
Brief
Establishing an Agile Response Process to Crisis and Conflict-related Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Risks
Risk identification and mitigation measures for financial institutions to address modern slavery.