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
News
UNU-IAS Hosts ProSPER.Net 16th General Assembly: Three New Members Join The Network
ProSPER.Net's 16th General Assembly added three new members to the network, bringing the total number of members to 55.
News
UNU Macau Launches the Youth Engagement Programme on the 2022 UN Day
YEP hopes to inspire and empower youths in Macao and beyond, while involving them as partners in the path towards sustainable development.
Event
Towards a Resilient Cyberspace: Spotlight on Southeast Asia
This research seminar provides an initial view of a conceptual framework on how Southeast Asia can develop cyber resilience.
Event
From Promises to Practice: Towards the Effective Implementation of the Global Compact on Migration
This hybrid event was the first in a series of migration policy roundtables related to the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration.
News
From Coal Mining to a Green Economy – the Impact of NEXtra Core
The NEXtra Core project aims to explore new avenues for just energy transition studies, with a focus on building partnerships for the Global South.
Article
Judging India’s Emissions Ambitions
India’s desire to achieve, rather than set and forget, its climate targets explains its currently modest ambitions.
News
The Policy Action Lab accelerates sustainable transformations through knowledge co-production
UNU-MERIT's Policy Action Lab fosters knowledge exchange, translating research into practical policy for sustainable futures.
Blog Post
Breakthrough: Building Collective Intelligence for Our Common Agenda
Collective intelligence can be created in practice by engaging in participatory or collaborative modelling, supported by digital technologies.
BIG IDEAS Series
Interconnected Disaster Risks and Solutions: Crafting Hope for Actions
On 18 October 2022, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Prof. Dr Shen Xi, Director of UNU-EHS and UNU Vice-Rector in Europe.
Event
Interlinkages between Paris Agreement and SDGs: Global and Local Initiatives
UNU-IAS will join an online symposium on the interlinkages between the Paris Agreement and the SDGs and practical actions.