The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Project
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.
Media Coverage
Spotlight on Brazil - What Works to Address Modern Slavery
Key recommendations out of Delta 8.7's recent Brazil Policy Workshop.
Project
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
Project
Global Cooperation for Climate Action: Southern engagement with Climate Negotiations and Commitments 2020-2023
The project to strengthen the capacity and skills of young climate leaders through a South-South virtual training platform
Expert
Christian Philip Schneider
Christian Philip Schneider is a member of the Joint Junior Researcher Programme (Doctoral Dissertation) of UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden.
Expert
Ramoudane Orou Sannou
Ramoudane Orou Sannou is a Doctoral Researcher at UNU-FLORES interested in providing research-based evidence to support the design of policies, programmes, and innovative projects that foster an egalitarian development process in the world, particularly in Africa.
Event
Delta 8.7 Policy Guides: Assessing “What Works” To Achieve SDG Target 8.7
This event marked the release of Policy Guides on Crisis, Markets and Justice produced by global expert Working Groups as part of a Delta 8.7 project.
Project
EQUALS-EU
The partnership aims to reverse the increasing gender digital divide by empowering women through their use of information and communication tech
Article
To Boost Vaccine Confidence Requires Politics – Alongside Science
Science and facts need to be combined with pragmatic, holistic, and sustainable messaging and political efforts to bolster confidence in vaccines.
Project
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