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
Multimedia
Video: UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop.
An interview with INRA researcher, Barbara Baidoo during dissemination workshop.
Commentary
Webinar Biotecnologia como Herramienta pra la Economia Circular
Informacion sobre el evento y la inscripcion
News
SAH propagation techniques for tuber germplasm
A regional biotechnological collaboration to benefit producers and concumers of Latin American and Caribbean staples
Event
Science Talk: Innovations in Tree-Ring-Based Streamflow Reconstructions
Applications for Reservoir Risk Analysis
Event
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
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
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
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.