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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Resource Nexus for Sustainability Transformations (NEXtra)
The project supports doctoral students from the Global South working on sustainability transformations using a Resource Nexus perspective.
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Lusatian Resources - Sustainable Development of Coal Mining Areas through Adaptation of the Resource Nexus and Considering Social Change (LuReNex)
The research investigates the German role on global coal phase out and modelling pathways for other UN Member states
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The social dimension of sustainability in agricultural systems
This doctoral research is aimed at understanding and measuring the impacts of agricultural practices on the social dimension of sustainability.
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Plastic Pollution and Nexus Governance Solutions for Regulating the Use of Plastic
The project aims to develop plastic taxation guidelines for more sustainable plastic management, addressing global plastic pollution.
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Digital Goverment Assessment Programme
Enhance Saudi Arabia's government digital services by reviewing and optimizing their online systems in alignment with Vision2030 goals, focusing on usability and user experience improvements.
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Digital Transformation within security forces for extensive urban areas
Enhance urban security in Buenos Aires through digital transformation study, assessing technological solutions, adoption processes, and key stakeholders.
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Sustainable Transformation in Coal Regions of the Global South: Challenges from a Resource Nexus Perspective (NEXtra Core)
The project aims at analyzing environmental legacies of the carbon age and developing perspectives for the energy transition in coal regions
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Re-designing my.gov.ge (one-stop-shop)
Enhance my.gov.ge's efficiency and web accessibility for Georgia's citizens and businesses by redesigning its interface and functions, based on global best practices and stakeholder feedback.
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NIGSD: Capacity Building Programme II
Enhance Egyptian public officials' capabilities in digitalisation and smart governance.
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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.