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
Conversation Series
The Future of Education, Culture and Science in the Digital Age
On 19 June 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Ms. Gabriela Ramos, former UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Social Sciences.
News
Webinar Highlights Action-Oriented Teaching for Sustainability
Part of the UNESCO ESD-Net 2030 learning webinar series, the session explored how to empower learners to tackle global challenges.
BIG IDEAS Series
Women, Peace, and Cybersecurity: a Gendered Approach to Empowerment in a Digitally Interconnected World
ONLINE: On 17 June 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Jaimee Stuart, a Senior Researcher and Team Lead at UNU Macau.
Expert
Dr. Pinar Dinc
Dr. Pınar Dinç is a political scientist specializing in environmental peace and conflict studies, with a particular focus on the interplay between political power, climate and environmental change, ecological degradation, authoritarianism, resistance, and migration.
Expert
Dr. Alesia D. Ofori
Dr. Alesia D. Ofori works at the intersection of governance, society, and sustainable development, investigating how political, economic, and socio-cultural processes across local, meso, and global levels shape the governance of natural resources and development outcomes.
Expert
Dr. Rolf Larsson
Dr. Rolf Larsson is a water resources researcher with a diverse background spanning computational fluid dynamics (CFD), snow hydrology, urban hydrology, and urban flood management.
Article
AI Efficiency: The Key to a Smarter, More Sustainable Future for Africa
Democratized AI solutions can enable Africa to utilize AI for critical applications such as agriculture, health care and climate resilience.
Blog Post
No second to spare: an urgent agenda for future generations
The world demands urgent, collective action to prevent catastrophic risks and ensure a livable future for coming generations.
Event
Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2025
Exploring pathways to just, inclusive and forward-looking multilateralism.
Media Coverage
With more investment, Australia can help secure UN peacekeeping’s future
In The Strategist, Dr. Charles Hunt and Lisa Sharland argue Australia has a chance to play a more ambitious role in global peace operations.