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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Understanding the Resource Nexus between Urban Sprawl, Landscape Fragmentation and Habitat Network Connectivity in Sierra Leone
This study explores how urban sprawl, fragmentation and habitat connectivity affect resource management in Sierra Leone using the Resource Nexus lens.
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Transdisciplinary Integration of Knowledge for Sustainable Transformations in Regional Water Management: A Resource Nexus Perspective
This research explore how transdisciplinary knowledge integration within a resource nexus perspective can support sustainable transformations in regional water management, particularly in the Global South.
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DIGIMPACT.EU
Strengthen the capacity of universities to drive digital transformation in innovation and entrepreneurship with tangible societal impact.
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Accelerating the Digital Transformation of the Public Sector in Qatar II: Benchmark Capacity Development and Support
Reinforce Qatar’s leadership in digital governance and contribute to more efficient, user-centred public services.
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Advocacy for the Resource Nexus Approach to Post-Mining Land Restoration, eku Prize 2024
The project offers a pathway to heal damaged ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and improve human well-being.
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AI Technologies for Sustainable Public Service Co-Creation (AICOSERV)
Develop "AI Technologies for Sustainable Public Service Co-Creation”, an innovative, high-level, integrated transdisciplinary study program at Master’s level.
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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.