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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A Resource Nexus perspective on data-driven management of waste (Data4Waste)
This project places data at the heart of the transition to circular waste systems.
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Development of a Project Document for the Implementation of the National Digital Transformation Strategy for Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau's Digital Transformation Strategy drives sustainable, inclusive growth by enhancing digital infrastructure, economy, and governance.
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Regreening for the Future: integrating climate change adaptation pathways into community-led regreening in East Africa
This project aims to integrate adaptation pathways within a community-led regreening model.
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Climate and migration in Madagascar (CLIMIG-MADAGASCAR)
CLIMIG-MADAGASCAR will improve the management of human mobility in the context of climate change (HMCCC) as migrants move from Androy to Boeny, Madagascar. Madagascar is one of the world's poorest countries, relying heavily on agriculture.
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GEOdata4LDN+: Geospatial data to support monitoring and integrated planning for achieving Land Degradation Neutrality as well as climate change and biodiversity goals
Land degradation is a major global challenge that impacts both the environment and people.
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Kenya National Social Security Fund | Data quality assessment and improvement plan and data governance framework
This project improves data quality and governance at Kenya’s National Social Security Fund through assessment, remediation, and strategic planning.
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UN Portugal Digital Fellowship “Capacity Building Programme on Digital Innovation and Transformation”
Building digital governance skills for inclusive, secure, and citizen-centred transformation in developing countries.
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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.