Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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News 30 Nov 2018

UNU Institute in Macau Advisory Board Member, Prof. Tim Unwin on TDM Macau

Professor Tim Unwin was interviewed by a local TV channel, TDM.

News 28 Nov 2018

Q&A with Prof. Tim Unwin (Part 1): Technologies and International Development

Professor Tim Unwin made a week-long visit to UNU Macau and shared his views on technologies and international development.

Project 28 Nov 2018

Transforming urban centers into smart cities with emerging technologies

The project aims to develop a framework for transforming urban centers into smart cities with emerging technologies.

Project 26 Nov 2018

Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme

This project aims to support Pacific Small Island Developing States in their strategies and capacity-building for climate and disaster risk finance.

Expert Director of UNU-WIDER

Prof. Kunal Sen

Prof. Kunal Sen is the Director of the United Nations University Institute World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER).

News 20 Nov 2018

New Visiting Research Assistants Joined UNU Institute in Macau

Francisca Sassetti and Fan Yang bring new knowledge and fresh ideas to the team.

Project 17 Nov 2018

Managing Exits from Armed Conflict

This project aims to enhance understanding of how and why individuals exit armed conflict and how to encourage transitions away from the battlefield.

Blog Post 13 Nov 2018

AI & Global Governance: How AI is Changing the Global Economy

The world's governments and corporations need to act - to prevent a concentration of resources and power.

Blog Post 13 Nov 2018

AI & Global Governance: No One Should Trust AI

It is possible and desirable to engineer Artificial Intelligence for accountability.

News 12 Nov 2018

UNU Institute in Macau at the UN World Data Forum 2018

UNU Macau launched the latest report on Engaging Citizens for Sustainable Development: A Data Perspective.