Since 1975, UNU has sought impactful solutions for global challenges. Today, UNU’s educational programmes and research bridge the Global South and Global North in an effort to advance learning and policies that improve the lives of people everywhere.
Looking forward, UNU is focused on strengthening partnerships, particularly in the Global South and within the UN system; increasing visibility and policy impact through expansion and outreach; and enhancing knowledge and capacity through research and education.
Partnerships
Knowledge and Capacity
News
Community-Led Solutions for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development
A side event of the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development showcased solutions to foster socio-ecological resilience
News
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.
Policy
Report
Regearing the International Trade System to Deliver a Sustainable Future
How global trade reform can advance sustainable development through decarbonization, responsible production and networked multilateralism.
Press Release
New UN Report Warns of Global Social Crisis Driven by Insecurity, Inequality and Distrust
The World Social Report calls for a new policy consensus anchored in equity, economic security for all and solidarity.
Press Release
UN University Finds Five Deep Changes Urgently Needed for a Safer World and How to Achieve Them
New report, Interconnected Disaster Risks 2025, is released from UNU in Bonn today, presenting a bold approach for change.