UNU@50 Impact

Effecting change for people and policy since 1975

UNU@50 Impact

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.

Knowledge and Capacity

News

Empowering Diplomats and Chinese Government Officials through AI Training

Last Tuesday, UNU Macau hosted a full-day AI training at the UN Country Team office in Beijing.

16 Jun 2025

News

Cities Share Solutions for Reconnecting with Nature & Culture

In Kanazawa, Japan, experts from 11 global cities developed strategies for restoring urban ecosystems through community engagement and culture.

22 May 2025

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.

28 Jun 2025

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.

25 Apr 2025

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.

09 Apr 2025