Why independent research matters for a future-ready UN
Independent research provides credible, forward-looking, inclusive analysis that helps the UN anticipate and respond effectively to global challenges
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#IdeasThatShape: 62 Years of bold questions and lasting change
UNRISD has tackled neglected issues for over six decades, inspiring change and challenging systems to shape a just world
Beyond 2030: rethinking social development
UNRISD’s vision to drive justice-centred transformations beyond 2030 involves reassessing economies, protecting rights, and acting on climate
80 years of the United Nations
What is next for the UN after years of peace-building?
Staff reflections on UN80
The United Nations’ 80th anniversary was intended to be a milestone for renewal. Instead, the reform initiative has sparked discontent
UN80: responding to the economic crisis
Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations, Matthew Wilson, reveals his thoughts on the current financial state of the UN and how it can be solved
The UN at a financial crossroads
UN finance expert Dr. Ronny Patz gives his take on the economic crisis the UN currently faces
Advancing research for sustainable development
How does the UNU function on a daily basis?
UNU at 50: how the UN’s think tank has evolved
Throughout each decade of its history, UNU has adapted and grown to help the UN and its Member States address emerging global issues