Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Project 09 Jul 2024

Assessing resource nexus perspectives through land cover patterns in Southern Africa: Drivers and Implications for nature positive sustainable development

This project aims to analyze land cover changes in Southern Africa,employing a resource nexus perspective to design sustainable development strategies

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Nexus Seminar Series N.70 – The Nexus of Diverse Values of Nature

IPBES assessment highlights diverse values of nature often overlooked in decision-making. Proposed approaches aim for just, sustainable futures.

Project 09 Jul 2024

Extended Cost-Benefit Analysis for Sustainable Green Transformation Programmes of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Asian Developing Countries.

This study examines green transformation in SMEs, identifying barriers, preferences, and effective policies for sustainable economies in South Asia.

Project 09 Jul 2024

Nexus Approaches to battery waste management for sustainable e-mobility transition: insights from Germany (NABATE)

The NABATE project analyzes end-of-life EV batteries in Germany, assessing waste streams, regulations, and recycling solutions for Korean stakeholders.

Project 09 Jul 2024

The Nexus Observatory – Data, Monitoring, and Governance

The Nexus Observatory provides an online platform to translate scientific knowledge into actionable insights for decision-makers in resource management.

Project 09 Jul 2024

Mangrove Restoration Solutions based on Resource Nexus, Ecosystem Services and Community Interaction in Myanmar

The project in Myanmar examines mangrove deterioration causes, involves actors in restoration, and aims for sustainable coastal ecosystem outcomes.

Project 09 Jul 2024

Interim Dresden Nexus Conference 2023 (DNCi 2023): A reality check at the regional level – The Implications of the CBD-COP15 for Saxony

The CBD-COP 15 outcomes aim at biodiversity preservation, with EU regulations supporting nature restoration. DNCi 2023 discusses regional implications.

Project 09 Jul 2024

NewCityConcepts: A Model for Sustainable Urban Development

The project establishes a real-world lab for urban development in Hoyerswerda, aiming to be a model for structural transformation in the Lausitz region.

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Post-Mining Landscape Restoration Hands-On Workshop

GLI and UNU-FLORES organize a 4-day workshop on post-mining land restoration in Dresden, Germany, featuring classroom sessions, field trips, and expert insights.

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Nexus Seminar Series N.73 – Navigating the Nexus: Empowering States and Communities toward Inclusive [Gender-Sensitive] Water and Climate Solutions

Exploring the water-gender-climate nexus, we'll examine how addressing water disparities empowers women, fostering inclusive development and resilience.