UNU-MERIT works with partners around the world to address pressing challenges in sustainable development. Our projects connect research with policy and practice. They draw on expertise in innovation, economics, governance and public policy to produce evidence that supports better decision-making and sustainable development.
Recent Projects
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Circular Economy SYSCHEMIQ - Plastic recycling: European Horizon Green Deal Programme
SYSCHEMIQ demonstrates systemic solutions for the territorial deployment of the circular economy in the Trilateral Chemical Region with a focus on plastic waste streams and quality for recycling.
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Horizon Europe Measuring Irregular Migration and Related Policies Project (MIrreM)
MIrreM examines estimates and statistical indicators on the irregular migrant population in Europe, including the regularisation of migrants.
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Regional Inclusive Biobased Entrepreneurship Solutions
The EU-funded RIBES project aims to develop governance and business models to propel these regions from stagnation to a circular economy, fostering innovation, sustainability, and rural development.
Past Projects
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Global Challenges & Human Wellbeing
The project explores the multifaceted impacts of global challenges on well-being in high income economic and democratic countries.
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Foresight Review on Nature Positive Engineering
Together with a number of partners, and with Lloyd’s Register Foundation, we are developing a new Foresight Review on Nature Positive Engineering, aimed at exploring how engineering practices can protect, restore, and enhance natural ecosystems.
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COST Action COST CliMent – Climate Change Impants on Mental Health in Europe
This COST European Action aims to maintain its individual and societal well-being amidst the challenges posed by climate change.
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InnovationGUIDE - Circular Economy Rural Innovation Ecosystem
Working with multi-stakeholders to develop a path and innovation guidance tool to promote rural innovation ecosystems in NL, Malta, Spain and Türkyie.
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FUTURESILIENCE - EU Horizon Programme: Creating FUTUre societal RESILIENCE through innovative, science-based co-creation labs
Aims to strengthen European economic and social resilience through an enhanced ability to quickly respond to future crises.
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Quantitative Evidence for R&I Policy
Provides indicators to supplement official statistics in monitoring research and innovation activities and their outputs across all EU Member States.