The Africa–Europe Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) on the Politics of Sustainable Development aims to advance interdisciplinary research, policy engagement, and knowledge co-production at the intersection of political power, governance, and sustainable development. Building on insights from Earth System Governance (ESG) and the quest to strengthen the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the CoRE’s overarching objective is to contribute evidence-based research and actionable recommendations that enhance the effectiveness of the SDGs and broader sustainability pathways at global, national, and local scales.
Program Pillars and Research Streams
The CoRE is organized around several interconnected research pillars, each designed to explore critical dimensions of sustainability politics. Collectively, these pillars form a holistic approach to understanding and shaping the governance of sustainable development.
Methodological Approaches
The CoRE program will adopt a variety of interdisciplinary methods: Comparative policy analysis, Quantitative and qualitative research, Participatory action research and Scenario building and modeling
Expected Outcomes and Impact
The CoRE aims to: Generate new knowledge, Inform policy and practice, Strengthen capacity-building, Promote inclusivity and equity and Catalyze transformational change
The CoRE Scientific Program on the Politics of Sustainable Development invites researchers, policymakers, civil society actors, and practitioners to collaborate in forging equitable, innovative, and enduring pathways toward global sustainability. By centering power dynamics, governance transformations, and inclusive epistemologies, this program seeks to contribute significantly to the realization of the SDGs and the broader vision of Earth System Governance—one that is more responsive, legitimate, and just.
For more information
Please contact Professor Dan Banik (danbanik@uio.no) and Professor Maano Ramutsindela (maano.ramutsindela@uct.ac.za) for details on ongoing projects, partnerships, and collaboration opportunities within the Africa–Europe Cluster of Research Excellence on the Politics of Sustainable Development.