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
StratICT: Development of a strategy to enhance and sustain the ICT function in the Government of Uganda
Enhance Uganda's governance, focusing on ICT advancements in public policy to achieve sustainable development goals.
Project
The Iraqi State, Geopolitics, and the Popular Mobilization Forces
Policies that could potentially to chip away at paramilitary groups' power, mitigate their abuses, and enforce their accountability.
Expert
Dr. Maiko Nishi
Maiko Nishi is a Research Fellow for the International Satoyama Initiative at UNU-IAS.
News
UNU Institute in Macau at ICA Conference 2019
Dr. Bei Ju from UNU Macau presented an awarded research paper, summarising the key findings of the research Mainland Chinese Dual Migrants.
News
UNU Institute in Macau at 2019 HKyIGF
Don Rodney Junio shared his insights in the area of women and digital skills for the Gig Economy, showing the difficulties women face in ICTs.
News
UNU Institute in Macau at the CHI 2019 Conference: Weaving the Threads of CHI
Dr. Hannah Thinyane presented a paper in CHI’s social justice theme about Apprise and the project's contribution to identifying labour exploitation.
Media Coverage
Realism Should Guide the Next Generation of UN Peacekeeping
A new era of realism should guide expectations of UN peacekeeping.
News
UNU-IAS Celebrates the 2019 International Day for Biodiversity
The symposium shared best practices for local communities to protect biodiversity and discussed ways to accelerate action locally and globally.
Expert
Davide Cotti
Davide Cotti is Senior Research Associate at UNU-EHS, where he shares his position between the VARMAP and the EVES divisions.
Event
A New Geopolitics of Converging Risks: The UN and Prevention in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
This event presented a new report on the spread of AI globally.