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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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

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News 11 Oct 2024

Regional Meeting Forges Path for Americas RCEs

The 13th RCE Americas Regional Meeting focused on developing a comprehensive plan towards the ESD for 2030 initiative.

Media Coverage 11 Oct 2024

UNU-IAS Environmental Education Expert Featured in Japanese Media

Tokyo Cable Network and Asahi Shogakusei Shimbun highlighted a UNU event aimed at raising awareness of marine pollution.

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Expert Sustainable Infrastructure in Cold Regions Lead

Prof. Pooneh Maghoul

Prof. Pooneh Maghoul’s research focuses on the intersection of geotechnical engineering and sustainable development by addressing the challenges posed by climate change in cold and permafrost regions.

Media Coverage 10 Oct 2024

Rebuilding after Hurricanes: UNU-EHS Expert Sinja Buri Featured in Context

Parametric insurance can help soften the blow from damages due to extreme weather. Expert Sinja Buri was featured in article in Context about it.

Staff Programme Assistant

Raffaele Lima

Raffaele Lima is a Programme Assistant at the UNU-IAS Operating Unit Ishikawa/Kanazawa (OUIK).

Media Coverage 10 Oct 2024

Nippon TV Features UNU-IAS at Yokohama Biodiversity Festival 

A Japanese TV programme showcased ecosystem restoration efforts by the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.

Media Coverage 10 Oct 2024

Leveraging Higher Education Networks for Sustainability

The Asahi Shimbun SDGs ACTION website featured comments by a UNU-IAS Visiting Expert on the role of higher education in addressing global issues.

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A child feeding a child: Early mother’s marriage and child growth in India

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Amal Ahmad (Wageningen University).

News 09 Oct 2024

5 Highlights to Expect at COP29 in Baku

Key climate negotiations in Baku aim to set new finance targets, boost national commitments and advance adaptation and loss & damage efforts.