Expected Outcomes and Impact

The CoRE aims to:

Generate new knowledge

Produce high-quality, policy-relevant research that advances theoretical and empirical insights into the politics of sustainable development.

Inform policy and practice

Offer evidence-based recommendations and innovative governance models for national governments, international institutions, and civil society.

Strengthen capacity-building

Foster and strengthen research and governance capacities in Africa and Europe through collaborative projects, joint workshops, and transnational academic exchanges.

Promote inclusivity and equity

Ensure diverse viewpoints—particularly from the Global South—inform sustainability agendas and decision-making processes.

Catalyze transformational change

Influence both near-term policy adjustments and long-term institutional reforms for more robust and effective Earth System Governance.