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

Training Session Equips Youth for Global Environmental Action

The session was held as part of the Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM), a capacity development programme for youth.

29 Aug 2025

News

UNU Macau and University of Macau Host Training Course on Global Digital Leadership and Sustainable Development

UNU Macau, in partnership with the University of Macau, hosted the Training Course on International Leaders in the Global Digital Era and Sustainable

18 Aug 2025

Policy

Announcement

Two UNU-EHS Researchers among IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report Authors

Both UNU-EHS’s Deputy Director Prof. Dr. Zita Sebesvari and Dr. Stella Shumba will contribute to the next IPCC report.

16 Aug 2025

Brief

Promoting Water Valuation for Urban Sustainable Development in Asia

Policy guidance on incorporating water valuation in policymaking for urban sustainable development in Asia.

14 Jul 2025

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