Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Project 19 Jan 2038

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

Multimedia 29 Dec 2025

Video: UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop.

An interview with INRA researcher, Barbara Baidoo during dissemination workshop.

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SCIENCE TALK: Water and Food Security Challenges in North Africa

An Integrated Approach to Water Scarcity, Climate Resilience, and Regional Stability

Media Coverage 04 Jul 2025

Climate Adaptation in Mountain Regions Needs a Broader Lens, Nature Article Co-Authored by UNU-EHS Expert Finds

New Nature article co-authored by UNU-EHS's Stefan Schneiderbauer urges stronger cross-sector action for climate adaptation in mountain regions.

Article 04 Jul 2025

UNU and Maastricht University Renew Collaboration Agreement for UNU-MERIT

UNU and UM renewed their partnership for UNU-MERIT, securing a future-focused framework for global research, education, and policy engagement.

News 04 Jul 2025

UNU Macau Welcomes Girmaw Abebe Tadesse as Keynote Speaker at the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025

Meet our speakers of the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025: “AI for Humanity: Building an Equitable Digital Future."

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Learning from the Global Majority: A New Global AI Governance

A workshop bringing together global voices to shape inclusive, sustainable, and responsible AI governance.

News 03 Jul 2025

MENA Digital Governance Training with IsDB

UNU-EGOV and IsDB delivered a 5-day digital governance training for MENA region experts, covering transformation strategies and inclusion policies.

News 03 Jul 2025

Welcome to the Summer 2025 Edition of COLLECTIVE, the UNU Macau Newsletter

We’re thrilled to share with you the Summer 2025 Edition of COLLECTIVE, the official newsletter of UNU Macau

News 03 Jul 2025

WWF-Hong Kong and UNU Macau Join Forces to Drive Conservation and Sustainable Development through Digital Technologies

WWF-Hong Kong (WWF) and the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).