UNU-IAS policy-oriented research and capacity development drives progress by integrating expertise across the following areas.
Governance for Climate Change & Sustainable Development
Mobilizing knowledge, expertise and partnerships to strengthen governance and policymaking processes for climate change and sustainable development.
Biodiversity & Society
Advancing human–environment solutions to accelerate transformational change toward living in harmony with nature.
Water & Resource Management
Developing sustainable, decentralised approaches to overcome the water crisis, enhancing resilience and helping build decarbonized, circular economies.
Innovation & Education
Accelerating knowledge generation and lifelong learning for a sustainability transformation, through research, capacity development and partnerships.