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
Conversation Series
Emerging Threats and Security Challenges Facing the United Nations
TOKYO: On 5 November 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Gilles Michaud, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security.
Side Event
WEBINAR: "Digital Safety for Women and Girls in the Asia Pacific: Preventing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and Cybercrime"
Join our webinar on preventing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and advancing digital security for women in the Asia-Pacific region.
Media Coverage
Treaty Negotiations to End Plastic Pollution
An article in Down To Earth reviews the progress of international negotiations to develop a binding agreement on tackling plastic pollution.
Article
The Canada Water Agency: The dawn of a new era for cooperative water management
The Canada Water Agency will ensure that Canadians have access to the data and information they need to increase resilience to water-related threats
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Simulating Hydroclimatic Processes and Extremes with Stochastic Methods
An introduction to CoSMoS (Complete Stochastic Modeling System)
Event
The Role of Youth Empowerment for Advancing Climate and Biodiversity Action Synergies
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: This session at the COP29 Capacity-building Hub will showcase innovative tools empowering youth to address complex global issues.
News
UNU and Pasona Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Under the new agreement, UNU and Pasona Group will collaborate on joint educational activities to support regional sustainable development in Japan.
News
Podcast: Bringing Mental Health into Climate Discussions
For UN Day, UNU-MERIT expert Dr. Sanae Okamoto is interviewed by the UN Student Association ahead of her research presentations at COP29 next month.
News
On UN Day, UN Research and Training Institutions Commit to Advancing the Pact for the Future
The continued collaboration of UN research and training entities will be pivotal in achieving the transformative objectives set out in the Pact.
News
UNU-FLORES Hosts Supervisors of 32 Doctoral Researchers on the NEXtra Doctoral Programme
UNU-FLORES leadership shared important updates with doctoral supervisors in a comprehensive briefing and discussion session.