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 Challenges for Urban-industrial Decarbonisation Pathways: Analytical Perspectives and Future Place-based Strategies
The research will contribute to the understanding of the synergies and trade-offs within resource nexus areas, addressing gaps in policy coherence and technological innovation.
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Resource Nexus method development for circular economic-ecological sustainability assessment of the zPP-process chain
The project encompassing a resource perspective and circularity/waste strategies, with a special emphasis on microplastics assessment to guide policy.
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Sustainability Transformations in Coal Extractive Regions: A Resource Nexus and Just Transition Approach in the Case of Jharkhand, India
The project investigates the interconnections between regional Resource Nexus in coal regions.
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Pathways for resilience in agri-food systems in Latin America and the Caribbean: an exploration of Resource Nexus interconnectivity
This project focuses on indigenous communities, who face unique challenges.
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A Resource Nexus-Integrated Index to Measure and Guide Urban Flood Resilience
This project contributes to the United Nations and its system by advancing integrated solutions for flood resilience – a topic that is considered a priority for a number of UN bodies.
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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.
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EU Knowledge Hub Digital | Formulation support of the regional programme Safe Digital Boost Africa (EAC Component)
The project supports East Africa’s digital integration by assessing needs, shaping strategies, and advancing digital government and cybersecurity.
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Resource Nexus Approaches to Sustainability Transformations in Plastic and Packaging Material Use, Reuse and Reduction (TRANS-PLAST)
This project examines plastics and packaging through the lens of the Resource Nexus, focusing on materials and waste.