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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Journal Article 13 May 2026

Green Investment in Industrial Parks: A CIMO-Based Systematic Review and Resource Nexus Perspective

This publication was released as part of the UNU-FLORES focus area Sustainable Buildings and Construction.

Article 13 May 2026

From Participation to Power: What It Really Takes to Empower Communities Digitally

Digital tools are only as powerful as the governance structures that give them purpose.

Article 13 May 2026

Know the Expert "Lourino Chemane" – May 2026

Meet Lourino Chemane, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (INTIC), Mozambique.

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Webinar #6 | The Art and Craft of Storytelling: Writing Meaningful Literature Reviews in Public Administration

In this webinar, Barbara Zyzak will give insights on how to craft literature reviews beyond summaries, revealing patterns, tensions and opportunities.

News 13 May 2026

Valongo: Município Vencedor do IPIC de 2025

Sessão pública de apresentação dos resultados do estudo que avaliou a presença na internet dos municípios portugueses realizou-se no passado dia 20.

News 13 May 2026

In the Field with Lisa Hartmann: Scoping Biodiversity Loss and Impacts on People in the Philippines

UNU-EHS research in the Philippines explores climate-related losses affecting biodiversity, ecosystems and people’s relationships with nature.

Article 13 May 2026

From Gold and Grain to Petabytes and Petaflops: Rewriting the Wealth of Nations

The wealth of nations now lies not in vaults or fields, but in data flows and computational systems.

Blog Post 13 May 2026

Women’s status in economics: Evidence from Africa, Asia, and Latin America

New research by Fiona Tregenna and co-authors examines gender gaps in economics across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.