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Creating Resilient Structures

UCD experts are working with global partners across disciplines to bring about systemic change that will help overcome climate chaos and the exploitation of people and the planet. Our researchers are establishing pathways through which communities, industry, academia and government can work together to create robust frameworks and strong institutions to protect our environment and nurture societies.

At a glance...

€28M
Investment in National Research Centre (BiOrbic) for Bioeconomy in Ireland.
Top 50
UCD Agriculture & Forestry is ranked in the top 50 in the 2025 QS World University Subject Rankings.
2,415
Number of policy mentions for UCD publications (2016-2024) connected to the SDGs
#1
UCD was ranked 1st in Ireland in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025.
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Irish towns are home to one-third of the population and play a critical role in the cultural, social and economic life of the nation. The UCD Centre for Irish Towns supports resilient and sustainable communities, promoting open and participatory democracies, and championing nature-based solutions. Breathing life into town centres
Irish towns are home to one-third of the population and play a critical role in the cultural, social and economic life of the nation. The UCD Centre for Irish Towns supports resilient and sustainable communities, promoting open and participatory democracies, and championing nature-based solutions.
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Inherent problems with supply chains have led to major environmental disasters and widespread social inequality. UCD researchers are working with industry to develop tools that allow them to assess their supply chains effectively and try to prevent such disasters and improve working conditions for the future. Transparency in Supply Chain Management
Inherent problems with supply chains have led to major environmental disasters and widespread social inequality. UCD researchers are working with industry to develop tools that allow them to assess their supply chains effectively and try to prevent such disasters and improve working conditions for the future.
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Through Living Labs, the BLUE4ALL project places stakeholders at the centre of the Marine Protection Area process, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed from the outset. Co-creating coastal protection
Through Living Labs, the BLUE4ALL project places stakeholders at the centre of the Marine Protection Area process, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed from the outset.

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