²ÝÁñÊÓƵ 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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¡®CRoss-sEcToral planning decisIoN-maKing platform to foster climate Action¡¯ ¡ª ¡®RethinkAction¡¯
This project will build a cross-sectoral platform to deliver clear and valuable information on climate change that supports decision making.
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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
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Re-designing my.gov.ge (one-stop-shop)
Enhance my.gov.ge's efficiency and web accessibility for Georgia's citizens and businesses by redesigning its interface and functions, based on global best practices and stakeholder feedback.
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FURIFLOOD: Current and future risks of urban and rural flooding in West Africa ¨C An integrated analysis and eco-system-based solutions
The project will contribute research on flood-related impacts, vulnerability to flooding, and a guidebook to reduce current and future flood risk
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NIGSD: Capacity Building Programme II
Enhance Egyptian public officials' capabilities in digitalisation and smart governance.
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Improving electronic engagement and participation
Support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia¡¯s Digital Government Authority by developing a global eParticipation framework and solution, enhancing active engagement across all societal groups.
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PROtecting the WELLbeing of MIGRANTS in India during the COVID-19 pandemic (PROWELLMIGRANTS)
The aim of this research is to qualitatively investigate the impact of COVID-19 upon migrants¡¯ wellbeing and mental health in India.
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Improving China¡¯s institutional capacity towards universal social protection
Enhance China's social insurance through digital transformation, adopting global best practices for universal coverage, with studies of international experiences, strategy development, and mutual learning events.
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Regional Research on Climate Change Displacement and the Right to Education
The aim of this project is to establish understanding of climate change displacement across the Asia Pacific region to inform policy recommendations.
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AMP 2030: Digital transformation of the local services production and delivery (Area Metropolitana do Porto)
Developing a comprehensive regional proposal for the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan 2024-2026, supporting sustainable digital transitions in the North-West Region.