In KARE we raise awareness of the multi- and interdisciplinary Resource Nexus approach and its crucial benefits for building resilience and achieving sustainable development. We educate the next generation (today’s youth) through the Resource Nexus postgraduate school. We influence policy and practice by engaging with today’s scientists, practitioners, decision makers through a range of capacity building offerings, with a specific focus on those within the UN system and its Member States. Based on our knowledgebase of case studies, good practice for applying the Resource Nexus approach is developed, refined and integrated into our capacity development, training and academic programmes.
KARE learning opportunities are tailored for a range of target audiences
Do you want to get a PhD?
Complete your doctoral studies in one of our doctoral programmes on a topic related to the Research Nexus
A PhD degree jointly offered by the United Nations University and the Technische Universität Dresden, Germany Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste | United Nations University
Doctoral candidates on the Joint Junior Researcher Programme (JJRP) conduct research for a doctoral thesis on advancing a Resource Nexus approach for the sustainable management of environmental resources guided by supervisors from UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden. Joint Junior Researcher Programme (Doctoral Dissertation) | United Nations University
Are you a Masters student?
Enroll for a Masters course through our partner university, TU Dresden, and learn about the conceptual foundations of the Resource Nexus and how this can be applied in research
Enroll via TU Dresden for the course [S] Nexus Seminar: Multidisciplinary Perspectives of Sustainability (UNU-Flores cooperation) - OPAL
As part of the Master Program - GLOBAL WATER AND CLIMATE ADAPTATION CENTRE, students learn about the conceptual foundations and practical applications of the Resource Nexus approach
Are you a Masters student looking for a supervisor for your project?
Contact us to discuss supervision of your Masters project on a Resource Nexus related topic
Masters students on the Joint Junior Researcher Programme (JJRP) write a Masters thesis under the guidance of supervisors from UNU-FLORES and their faculty at TU Dresden. Joint Junior Researcher Programme (Master’s Thesis) | United Nations University
Masters students write a Masters thesis under the guidance of supervisors at UNU-FLORES and the university where the student is enrolled. Master’s Thesis Opportunity | United Nations University
Are you working in the textile sector?
Enroll for the free self-paced e-learning course and get a certificate in the Resource Nexus approach for the textile sector
This course offers a focused exploration of the Resource Nexus approach within the textile sector, emphasizing the interconnectedness of water, energy, land, soil, biota, and materials. Given the industry's challenges with resource scarcity and environmental impact, adopting this integrated perspective is crucial for enhancing sustainability and efficiency. The course also examines the social dimensions of the textile sector, highlighting the roles of consumers and brands in driving industry-wide sustainability. Learners gain valuable insights into optimizing resource use and reducing waste.
The course is structured into five modules, each designed to take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Nevertheless, taking time to reflect to ensure retention of the learned content requires more time.
To enroll: https://online.atingi.org/enrol/index.php?id=5340&lang=fr_wp
Are environmental resources relevant to your job or organization?
Join one of our in-person or online capacity building workshops to understand how the value of the Resource Nexus approach can be leveraged through synergies and trade-offs
These workshops are tailormade to cater for the specific needs of your organization or industry sector:
Focussing on a specific topic aspect of the Resource Nexus, e.g., water-energy-food nexus; water, waste and circularity; and the Resource Nexus approach in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Gaining skills required for implementing a Resource Nexus approach, e.g., systems thinking and analysis; data literacy and analysis for environmental resource management; and policy design an implementation of a Resource Nexus approach.
Stakeholder engagement workshops bring together representatives from government, private sector, civic organizations and academia to jointly advance and develop solutions for Resource Nexus challenges.
To find our more, contact Ms Asha Verma <a.verma@unu.edu>
Do you want to take your career to the next level?
Join our exclusive online course, incorporating discussion fora with international experts, for an in-depth understanding of the Resource Nexus approach from an executive perspective
The challenges of the 21st century are increasingly defined by the complex interdependencies between essential environmental resources. Climate change, food security, water scarcity, and sustainable development are inextricably linked, demanding an integrated approach.
This course draws on extensive expertise from UNU-FLORES and its partners, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Resource Nexus approach, its practical applications, and its role in addressing critical global challenges. Participants will gain insights from international experts and learn to navigate the complexities of integrated management of environmental resources in a changing world.
The course will run online, one day per week for 10 weeks. If you would like to join the 2026 intake, contact Ms Asha Verma <a.verma@unu.edu>
Are you an undergraduate student and would like to experience firsthand what it is like to work at UNU?
Join us for a 6-month internship to shadow one of our team members and see how we advance the Resource Nexus approach every day.
Do you want to know what the Resource Nexus is about ?
Listen to senior scholars and experienced practitioners who shed light on different dimensions of the Resource Nexus approach, ranging from hands-on implementation strategies to theoretical debates. Seminars take place once a month and are open to the public.
Nexus Seminars | United Nations University
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