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.