In KARE we raise awareness of the multi- and interdisciplinary Resource Nexus approach and its crucial benefits for building resilience and achieving sustainable development. We educate the next generation (today’s youth) through the Resource Nexus postgraduate school. We influence policy and practice by engaging with today’s scientists, practitioners, decision makers through a range of capacity building offerings, with a specific focus on those within the UN system and its Member States. Based on our knowledgebase of case studies, good practice for applying the Resource Nexus approach is developed, refined and integrated into our capacity development, training and academic programmes.
KARE learning opportunities are tailored for a range of target audiences
Do you want to get a PhD? Complete your doctoral studies in one of our doctoral programmes on a topic related to the Research Nexus
The first option is a PhD degree jointly offered by the 海角社区 and the Technische Universit?t Dresden, Germany Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste | 海角社区
The second option is a doctoral thesis on advancing a Resource Nexus approach for the sustainable management of environmental resources guided by supervisors from 海角社区-FLORES and TU Dresden on the Joint Junior Researcher Programme (Doctoral Dissertation) | 海角社区
Are you looking for Masters courses? Enroll for online e-learning courses and learn about the conceptual foundations of the Resource Nexus approach and how it can be applied in research
Enroll via TU Dresden for the course
Two modules in the offer students the opportunity to learn about the conceptual foundations and practical applications of the Resource Nexus approach
Are you a Masters student looking for a co-supervisor for your project? Contact us to discuss supervision of your Masters project on a Resource Nexus related topic
Masters students on the Joint Junior Researcher Programme (JJRP) write a Masters thesis under the guidance of supervisors from 海角社区-FLORES and their faculty at TU Dresden. Joint Junior Researcher Programme (Master’s Thesis) | 海角社区
Masters students write a Masters thesis under the guidance of supervisors at 海角社区-FLORES and the university where the student is enrolled. Master’s Thesis Opportunity | 海角社区
Are you looking for self-paced online courses? Earn a certificate by completing the free course on the Resource Nexus approach for the textile sector
This course offers a focused exploration of the Resource Nexus approach within the textile sector, emphasizing the interconnectedness of water, energy, land, soil, biota, and materials. Given the industry's challenges with resource scarcity and environmental impact, adopting this integrated perspective is crucial for enhancing sustainability and efficiency. The course also examines the social dimensions of the textile sector, highlighting the roles of consumers and brands in driving industry-wide sustainability. Learners gain valuable insights into optimizing resource use and reducing waste.
The course is structured into five modules, each designed to take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Nevertheless, taking time to reflect to ensure retention of the learned content requires more time.
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Are environmental resources relevant to your job or organization? Join one of our in-person or online capacity building workshops to understand how the value of the Resource Nexus approach can be leveraged through synergies and trade-offs
These workshops are tailormade to cater for the specific needs of your organization or industry sector by focussing on a specific aspect or perspective of the Resource Nexus, such as the water-energy-food nexus; water, waste and circularity; and the Resource Nexus approach in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation. Alternatively, workshops can focus on skills for implementing a Resource Nexus approach, e.g., systems thinking and analysis; data literacy and analysis for environmental resource management; and policy design for an implementation of a Resource Nexus approach. Stakeholder engagement workshops bring together representatives from government, private sector, civic organizations and academia to jointly advance and develop solutions for Resource Nexus challenges.
To find out more, contact learning_flores@unu.edu
Do you want to advance your career to the next level? Join our exclusive online course, incorporating discussion fora with international experts, for an in-depth understanding of the Resource Nexus approach from an executive perspective
The challenges of the 21st century are increasingly defined by the complex interdependencies between essential environmental resources. Climate change, food security, water scarcity, and sustainable development are inextricably linked, demanding an integrated approach.
This course draws on extensive expertise from 海角社区-FLORES and its partners, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Resource Nexus approach, its practical applications, and its role in addressing critical global challenges. Participants will gain insights from international experts and learn to navigate the complexities of integrated management of environmental resources in a changing world.
The course will run online, one day per week for 10 weeks. If you would like to join the 2026 intake, contact learning_flores@unu.edu
Are you considering your future career? Join us for a 6-month internship to shadow one of our team members and experience first-hand how we advance the Resource Nexus approach.
Curious about the Resource Nexus? Listen to senior scholars and experienced practitioners who shed light on different dimensions of the Resource Nexus approach, ranging from hands-on implementation strategies to theoretical debates. Seminars take place online once a month and are open to the public.