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
Event
After COP26: What Are the Next Steps for Climate Change? A Dialogue with Naoyuki Yamagishi
UNU-IAS will host a series of online dialogues with experts who participated in the 26th COP26 to discuss the conference and climate action.
Event
What's SDGs? — Ishikawa-san Live News It!
OUIK will contribute to a local news TV programme in Ishikawa as a guest commentator on SDGs.
Lecture
Women’s Struggle for Land in South Asia: Can Legal Reforms Trump Social Norms?
On 9 December, UNU-WIDER will host the 2021 WIDER Annual Lecture: "Women’s Struggle for Land in South Asia: Can Legal Reforms Trump Social Norms?".
Project
Stranded Assets and Climate Change in the Context of Sustainable Development in Africa
This project aims to evaluates the risks African countries face due to fossil fuel asset stranding, to manage risks and maximise opportunities.
Conference
UNU Gender and Health Hub Annual Forum
From 7–9 December 2021, UNU-IIGH will organise the Gender and Health Hub Annual Forum.
Media Coverage
Can the UN Help Wean Us Off Our Fossil Fuel Addiction?
The political leadership of the world’s most powerful, polluting states should seize the opportunity to act on their promises today.
Article
New Tools to Map Flood Risk Will Help Bring Disaster Planning Up to Date
A new flood mapping tool and forthcoming artificial intelligence-driven models will generate current and future flood risk maps.
News
UNU Joins the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
UNU joined as a Collaborating Agency and a new member of the Best Practices Task Force.
Series
5 Facts on Sustainable Adaptation
What must sustainable adaptation look like, and how can data, innovation, and risk finance be used to address the needs of the most vulnerable?
Event
Green and Digital Transformation to Achieve the SDGs Locally
UNU-IAS will host an online symposium on green and digital transformation for local achievement of the SDGs.