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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Improving electronic engagement and participation
Support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority by developing a global eParticipation framework and solution, enhancing active engagement across all societal groups.
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PROtecting the WELLbeing of MIGRANTS in India during the COVID-19 pandemic (PROWELLMIGRANTS)
The aim of this research is to qualitatively investigate the impact of COVID-19 upon migrants’ wellbeing and mental health in India.
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Improving China’s institutional capacity towards universal social protection
Enhance China's social insurance through digital transformation, adopting global best practices for universal coverage, with studies of international experiences, strategy development, and mutual learning events.
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Regional Research on Climate Change Displacement and the Right to Education
The aim of this project is to establish understanding of climate change displacement across the Asia Pacific region to inform policy recommendations.
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AMP 2030: Digital transformation of the local services production and delivery (Area Metropolitana do Porto)
Developing a comprehensive regional proposal for the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan 2024-2026, supporting sustainable digital transitions in the North-West Region.
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Global Water and Climate Adaptation Center - Aachen, Bangkok, Chennai, Dresden
The project aims to establish a global hub for water security and climate adaptation, educate future environmental leaders, promote dialogue
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Digital4Justice: Accelerating Digital Transition in São Tomé e Príncipe within the scope of the Justice Modernization Programme
Enhance São Tomé and Príncipe's justice system through Digital4Justice, creating a digitised, standardized, and automated procedural management system.
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The Climate Academy - People's Pathways to Climate Action
This project aims to advance scientific understanding of people-centered climate action and inform policy making through a solution oriented approach.
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Scaling-up Research and Capacity Building for Improved Development Policy in Mozambique Programme - Phase II
This project aims to support inclusive growth and resilience that substantially improve the living standards of the Mozambican population
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Sustainability Assessment for the Resource Nexus - Concepts for Disruptive Innovation: The Case of Construction Materials
The objective of this project is to provide sustainability assessment concepts in the construction sector