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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Potential Impact of Climate Change on Norovirus Incidence and Seasonality: Water Ecology and Human Health
This project examines the possible influence of climate factors on norovirus occurrence in both temperate and tropical countries.
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Health on the Move - Policy Brief Series
This project will provide an overview and evaluation of national policies relating to the health of migrants within the Greater Mekong Subregion.
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African Research College on Sustainable Cities
The virtual college supervises and provides grants to PhD students and hosts postdoctoral fellows from Africa.
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IPIC Local e-Government in Portugal: Good Practices for Government Institutions' Websites
Enhance e-governance in Portugal by evaluating local government web presence, focusing on accessibility, services, and participation, to produce insights and guidelines for improvement.
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World Risk and Adaptation Futures - Summer Academy
This project aims to convene young professionals to advance and apply scientific methods for assessing vulnerability to environmental hazards.
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Trade and Investment in Portugal: Special Focus on Palm Oil
Enhance Indonesia-Portugal relations through detailed palm oil trade and investment analysis, featuring expert interviews and policy review.
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Water for Sustainable Development
The project will investigate the role of water in Asia and demonstrate how the achievement of SDG6 will contribute to the region's development.
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Case Studies development and updating for the India-Korea Smart Cities Knowledge Platform
Enhance India's smart city strategy by integrating case studies and capacity analysis into a knowledge platform for robust city planning.
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Key Performance Indicators for the Ministry of Justice
Enhance Portugal's justice system efficacy with a robust framework, detailed assessments, and strategic recommendations based on international rankings.
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Addressing Wicked Resource Management Problems
This project aims at identifying ways to better handle wicked resource management problems, both from a management and from a governance perspective.