Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Project 21 Nov 2019

Due Process in UN Targeted Sanctions

The potential to advance the UN Security Council's use of sanctions to achieve its strategic objectives.

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Why IT* Matters? Gender Digital Divides in Asia-Pacific

One of the highlights of the panel is the Asia Pacific launch of the EQUALS research group inaugural report.

Project 17 Nov 2019

Transformative Urban Coalitions: Catalysing Urban Partnerships to Drive Systemic Transformation Towards Sustainability (TUC)

This project aims to shift the mindsets of urban citizens and leaders to build new urban coalitions towards socially inclusive zero-carbon cities.

Expert Senior Research Associate

Dominic Sett

Dominic Sett is a Research Associate for the FloodAdapt project, aiming at integrating ecosystem-based approaches into flood risk management for adaptive and sustainable urban development in the city of Hue, Central Viet Nam.

News 15 Nov 2019

New Collaboration in the Global Effort To Fight Modern Slavery

UNU-CPR collaborates with the University of Nottingham's Rights Lab to work towards SDG target 8.7.

News 14 Nov 2019

Collaborating on Solutions to Achieve the SDGs at UNLEASH 2019

UNU Macau's Dr. Mamello Thinyane joined changemakers, mentors and business leaders in this innovation lab dedicated to global sustainability.

News 14 Nov 2019

Experts Discuss the Future of Policy-Oriented Research for the SDGs

The event discussed the challenges and opportunities ahead for policy-oriented research, including how to co-design research.

Project 13 Nov 2019

Local Capacity Building

This project aims to provide training and support with and for the Malaysian Ministry of Health via the Institute for Health Systems Research.

Blog Post 12 Nov 2019

Mygration Story: Crossing boundaries, staying true

In many parts of the world free-will and decision-making are not considered natural rights for women. I was born and raised in one such country.