Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Multimedia 29 Dec 2025

Video: UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop.

An interview with INRA researcher, Barbara Baidoo during dissemination workshop.

Commentary 31 Aug 2025

Webinar Biotecnologia como Herramienta pra la Economia Circular

Informacion sobre el evento y la inscripcion

News 30 Aug 2025

SAH propagation techniques for tuber germplasm

A regional biotechnological collaboration to benefit producers and concumers of Latin American and Caribbean staples

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Science Talk: NASA Earth Data Applications

Exploring Floods, Dust, Fires, Wildlife, Heatwaves, and Health

Capacity Development Office - Online course

How to Communicate Research through Policy Briefs

Participants will learn to transform their research into informative policy briefs, identify their target audience, and plan effective dissemination

Capacity Development Office - Online course

Structured Literature Reviews with Litoscope

This course provides an in-depth understanding of conducting structured academic and/or policy literature reviews utilizing modern digital tools

Research Fellow PhD Fellow

Mennatallah Mousa

Mennatallah Emam Mousa is an Economic Consultant at the Office of the Chief Economist for the Middle East and North Africa Region of the World Bank (MNACE) and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.

News 29 Aug 2025

Training Session Equips Youth for Global Environmental Action

The session was held as part of the Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM), a capacity development programme for youth.

Announcement 29 Aug 2025

Call for Submissions: 11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest

The contest aims to empower high school students to develop practical solutions for achieving the SDGs. The submission deadline is 28 October 2025.