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
News
Former UNU Senior Vice-Rector Taikan Oki to Receive Japan's Medal with Purple Ribbon
Professor Oki will receive the Medal from the Prime Minister of Japan during a ceremony held in Tokyo.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture
Bangladesh, India, Philippines, Thailand
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Cattle
Brazil
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Construction and Infrastructure
Construction's location-specific nature increases risks: The cases of India, Myanmar, and Qatar.
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Cotton
Disrupting systematic forced labour in Uzbekistan.
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Palm Oil
The varying modern slavery risks across palm oil production contexts in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Nigeria.
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Garments and Apparel
Competition for foreign investment can leave garment sector workers vulnerable to exploitation: The cases of Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, and the UK.
Project
LDN4NAP: Supplement to the UNFCCC NAP Technical Guidelines on Promoting Synergy Between Efforts Addressing DLDD, the Achievement of LDN and the Process to Formulate and Implement NAPs
This project will develop a supplement for existing frameworks and plans towards achieving land degredation neutrality and planing adaptation.
News
IPIC 2023 Public Session
Portuguese Municipal Councils excel in internet presence ranking.
Project
Towards Actionable Impact-based Early Warning in Africa: Integrating Exposure and Vulnerability into Early Warning Systems – a Pilot Study in the IGAD Region (EarlyWarning4IGAD)
This project seeks to expand existing hazard-based early warning systems towards actionable impact-based early warning systems.