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
‘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
The UNU Macau AI Conference 2024: the Path towards AI For All
UNU Macau AI Conference 2024 took place in Macau SAR, China on April 25, as a contribution to the UN Summit of the Future.
Press Release
City of Richmond Hill Named the New Host of the United Nations University in Canada
UN flag was raised in Richmond Hill in honor of the United Nations University
Expert
Vishwas Chitale
Dr. Vishwas Chitale specialises in climate change adaptation and resilience in the Global South.
Expert
Prof. Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi
Prof. Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi is a globally recognised researcher, boundary spanner, and science advocate, working on complex water, energy, food, and environmental systems at the interface of science, policy, and society.
Expert
Prof. Irena Frances Creed
Prof. Irena Frances Creed is a distinguished ecosystem scientist with wide-ranging research interests spanning planetary health, climate change, ecology, hydrology, biogeochemistry, sustainability, communities-at-risk, and the science-policy interface.
Expert
Dr. Mohammad Reza Alizadeh
Dr. Mohammad Reza Alizadeh's research addresses global warming and environmental changes using multidisciplinary approaches.
Staff
Mina Mahmoudi Zarandi
Mina has over 15 years of experience in administrative, human resources and finance.