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
The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in a Multipolarizing World
TOKYO: On 25 October 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Derrick Swartz, the Science, Technology and Innovation advisor to Nelson Mandela University in South Africa.
Series
What is
UNU-EHS explains complex concepts and ideas.
Blog Post
Buildup to COP29: Biotechnology for perilous times
The 2024 State of Climate review of climate academic literature paints a clear picture of the evidence favoring radical, urgent action.
Seminar
Digital Transformation in the Public Sector: a Guided Tour
A tutorial offering a technical roadmap for computer scientists driving public sector digital transformation, with examples from Barcelona and Chicago
Staff
Bradley Berquist
Bradley Allan Berquist
Series
A Futuristic Scenario of Digital Governance in 50 Years
Explore AI's vision for the future of digital governance as UNU approaches its 50th anniversary, imagining citizen-government interactions in 2074.
Workshop
WASCAL WRAP 2.0 Validation Workshop ( INRA LANDSURF Project)
UNU-INRA Research fellow, Kenneth Aidoo participates in WASCAL Technical workshop ( for CONCERT project).
Event
UNU Generative AI Series | Digital Cultural Diffusion: How Digital Technologies Shape Intercultural Understanding
Join us to discover the dynamics of digital cultural diffusion and to explore the impacts of technologies on cultural connection and intercultural understanding.
Series
Know the Expert 'Geci Karuri-Sebina' - October
Q&A with Geci Karuri-Sebina, Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand and PC Chair at ICEGOV.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Transdisciplinary Approach Toward Climate-Resilient and Equitable Infrastructure
ONLINE: On 30 October 2024, UNU-INWEH will host a talk by Professor Farshid Vahedifard.