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
Press Release
UN Publishes First Regional E-waste Report for Commonwealth of Independent States and Georgia
E-waste generated in the Commonwealth of Independent States and Georgia rose by 50% from 2010–2019, but just 3.2% was collected and safely managed.
Project
Integrating the Resource Nexus in Payments for Watershed Ecosystem Services: Conception and Application
The project aims to define an economically feasible and socially acceptable payments for ecosystem services (PES) scheme to aid watershed management.
Event
Financial Inclusion: A Way to Prevent Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
This side-event to the High-level meeting of the General Assembly appraised the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
Expert
Shanali Minoshi Fernando
Shanali Fernando is a Doctoral Researcher under the joint programme of the Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.
Event
Webinar on Purpose Management by Companies for the SDGs
The SDG-UP and the SDGs Corporate Strategy Forum will host a series of three online seminars on business purpose management with university students.
Event
What's SDGs? — Ishikawa-san Live News It!
UNU-IAS will contribute to a local news TV programme in Ishikawa as guest commentator on SDGs.
Event
Rights Literacy in Indigenous Migrant Communities: Priorities and New Frontiers in Guatemala, Mexico and the United States
Identifying opportunities and challenges related to indigenous migration and rights literacy.
Media Coverage
Can the UN Help Wean Us Off Our Fossil Fuel Addiction?
Whether the UN could help to wean the world off fossil fuels.
Event
Science & Films: The New Inspiration Couple?
UNU institutes and UN partners will discuss climate science and policy with Oscar-award winner director and BAFTA-winning director and filmmaker.
News
COP26 Side Event Explores Carbon Neutrality and the SDGs
The event engaged experts to discuss challenges and good practices for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and the SDGs.