NRF NOR-SA Collaborative Research Programme 2025-2028

About this project

Research cooperation between Norwegian and South African Researchers with an impact statement “Enhanced knowledge on addressing common challenges within areas under pressure for our respective countries. These are in particular the sustainability use and management of land, ocean and coastal areas for a well-functioning society”. NRF is mandated to play a significant role advancing research related to climate change and environmental issues through its funding programs and support for researchers working in these areas, as indicated in their 2020-2025 strategy. An important aspect of the programme will be the production of postgraduate student degrees with emphasis on gender equality and inclusivity of students from historically disadvantaged groups and institutions in South Africa. The two expected outcomes are: More competent and balanced research workforce to tackle common challenges within the above areas and increased public debate about the sustainable use and management of land, ocean and coastal areas.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 2Zero Hunger
• 5Gender Equality
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 14Life Below Water
• 17Partnerships for the Goals

Published by

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation · Government

Countries

South Africa

Sectors

Environmental research

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusBiodiversity · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Funded by

Norwegian Government

Implemented by

South Africa National Research Foundation

Passes funds through

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassies

Published by Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 6 Feb 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NO-BRC-971277882-RSA-23/0008.

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