UNU research focuses on the challenges faced by the United Nations and its Member States. Our current research portfolio supports all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 to inspire global action to overcome the world’s biggest challenges.
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VerFarming Weisswasser
This project explores innovative approaches to local food production through vertical farming in the Lusatian region.
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WetlandHealth4UNgoals: Quantitative optical earth observation methods for monitoring vegetation stress indicators for assessing ecosystem services and “wetland health” in regard to global sustainable development goals
This project aims to develop targeted information products on vegetation vitality, wetlands condition and associated provision of ecosystem services.
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National Strategy for Digital Transformation in Guinea Bissau
Support Guinea-Bissau's digital growth through a comprehensive transformation strategy, enhancing public sector digitalisation, governance, and citizen services by 2030.
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Safe(D) CHIC: Safeguarding (Digital) Cultural Heritage in Crises
Steward policy-driven community-led research to address tech-facilitated harms to and enable protection and restoration of arts and culture in crises.
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EU Knowledge Hub Digital | Formulation support of the regional programme Safe Digital Boost Africa (EAC Component)
The project supports East Africa’s digital integration by assessing needs, shaping strategies, and advancing digital government and cybersecurity.
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Resource Nexus Approaches to Sustainability Transformations in Plastic and Packaging Material Use, Reuse and Reduction (TRANS-PLAST)
This project examines plastics and packaging through the lens of the Resource Nexus, focusing on materials and waste.
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Barriers and Drivers for Novel Urban Agriculture from a Resource Nexus Perspective (VerFarming Dresden)
The project enhances our understanding of food system transformation and agricultural practices
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Innovation Labs and Sustainable Development Whitepaper
Project explores innovation labs' role in sustainable development, with insights to guide policy, prototypes, and public sector innovation in Egypt.
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GreenAdapt2Extremes
This project focuses on three flood- and drought-prone tributaries to co-develop strategies for resilient futures in these catchments.
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Optimizing Water Management Strategies: A Resource Nexus Approach to Impactful Water-Food Sustainability in Water-scarce Areas (NEAR-Nexus Impact Irrigation)
This project researches how adaptive strategies of water management for agriculture can be implemented to deal with the emergence of water scarcity.