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 ¡ª topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet ¡ª topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity ¡ª topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships ¡ª topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Brief
Youth empowerment at national and regional levels
Cohort 2 of the 2025 Peacebuilding Fund Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security
Brief
Youth participation in peacebuilding through an intersectional lens
Cohort 3 of the 2025 Peacebuilding Fund Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security
Brief
Youth in climate, peace and security, and environmental peacebuilding
Cohort 4 of the 2025 Peacebuilding Fund Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security
Blog Post
Protecting our oceans for future generations
The UN Ocean Conference offers a critical window to design institutions that stand the test of time.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events, and Sexual Health
Case Studies From Uganda and Kenya
BIG IDEAS Series
The World Drought Atlas: Understanding and Managing Systemic Drought Risks
ONLINE: On 24 June 2025, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Davide Cotti and Edward Sparkes, Senior Research Associates at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-EHS.
Article
AI as a Necessity in African Research Management
For Africa, embracing AI is essential to navigating complexity, expanding impact and advancing knowledge.
News
Teaching and Exploring Partnerships at Korea's Leading Tech University
Demetrios Sarantis visited KAIST in Daejeon to lecture on local e-government and explore research collaboration opportunities.
Multimedia
Video: INFoCAT Field Trip: Experts coach shortlisted Agritech Innovators.
Agricultural and Renewable energy experts help shortlisted agritech innovators, finetune their agritech machinery to best serve smallholders.
Article
What is the UN Oceans Conference and How Does it Help Achieve SDG14?
The UN Oceans Conference will convene from 9¨C13 June in Nice, France. Learn about what it is and how it aims to protect our oceans.