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
Project
Gender and Digital Health
This project aims to establish an open-innovation cluster for research and policy with a focus on gender, health, and access to digital technologies.
Expert
Dr. David Daou
Dr David Daou is a Research Manager at UNU-EHS.
Expert
Alvaro Rojas Ferreira
Alvaro is a Project Manager at UNU-EHS.
News
Assessing the State of Gender Digital Equality in Asia Pacific at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+25 Review
Don Rodney Junio and Tarinee Youkhaw held a side event and exhibition at United Nations ESCAP.
Expert
Eike Christoph Behre
Eike Behre is Project Manager at UNU-EHS and the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII). He is a member of the Climate Risk Analytics Team at MCII and part of the Environmental Vulnerability & Ecosystem Services division (EVES).
Event
Finance Against Slavery: How Government Action and Public-Private Partnerships Can Work To End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
This event brought panel experts together to discuss how the financial sector, government and regulators can work together.
Media Coverage
Deadly DRC Protests Target UN as Ebola Workers Pulled out
Protests targeted at UN facilities in eastern DR Congo as anger rises over the failure to stop deadly attacks on civilians by rebels.
Expert
Dr. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi
Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi is the Director of UNU-IAS.
Event
Participatory Policy Research With Children and Youth Affected by Conflict
UNICEF hosted this event to share participatory policy research techniques.
Event
Due Process in UN Targeted Sanctions: Old Challenges, New Approaches
This retreat brought together Security Council members, senior UN officials and international law and academic experts to discuss UN sanctions.