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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The South Goes Global: Latin American & Caribbean Quests for a Multipolar International Order
A joint UNU-CRIS/Ghent University PhD project.
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Resource Nexus analysis of critical raw materials landscape in Central Asia
The project provides a systemic framework for assessing sustainable raw material extraction in Central Asia, thereby supporting the Institute's mission to develop sustainable strategies for managing material flows and resources in a holistic, integrated manner.
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Excellence in Digital Transformation Internationally
Analyse Digital Indicators to measure and evaluate the maturity level of digital government performance.
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Training on Digital Public Infrastructure
Strengthen digital public infrastructure (DPI) as a cornerstone of effective, transparent, and user-oriented public service delivery.
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Strategic Assessment of Flood and Earthquake Risks For Risk-Informed Planning in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SAFER-BiH)
Spatial flood & earthquake risk assessment focusing on key risks to provide recommendations for risk-informed spatial planning & risk governance
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Development of a Policy Brief on the use of DPI for Trade and Investment
Identify tangible opportunities to support the Republic of Ghana's work in leveraging DPI for trade and investment.
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E-learning Course on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change
Building capacity in students, policymakers and practitioners through an interactive course on human mobility in the context of climate change
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Status Quo and Gap Analyses of Digital Social Protection Systems and Cross-Border Portability of Benefits in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Strengthen the cross-border portability of social protection benefits across the CARICOM region.
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Raising the Level of Digital Trust and Identity Services Usage, and International Cooperation
Establish a robust legal and regulatory framework that supports the adoption and reliability of digital services.
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Ecosystem‑Based Flood Risk Management for Urban Resilience in Central Viet Nam
FloodAdaptVN supports resilient urban development in central Viet Nam by integrating EbA as part of comprehensive flood risk management strategies.