Advancing research for a sustainable future

Promoting interdisciplinary research, innovation, and training to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Our mission

To promote impactful research, training, innovation, and policy engagement that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through interdisciplinary collaboration and sustainable solutions for society.

Our vision

To become a leading research and training center in South Asia that advances sustainable development through high-quality research, global collaboration, and capacity-building initiatives.

Strategic priorities

Core objectives

Seven priorities that guide our research, training, and engagement across the SDG agenda.

Conduct high-quality research related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Promote interdisciplinary and policy-oriented sustainability research

Provide training, workshops, and capacity-building programmes

Support young researchers, students, and development professionals

Foster collaboration among academia, industry, government, and international organizations

Develop innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development

Promote awareness and advocacy for sustainability and responsible development

Programme scope

Research & training areas

Interdisciplinary themes linking environment, economy, society, and institutions to the SDG agenda.

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG policy analysis
Impact assessment
Localization of SDGs

Climate & Environmental Sustainability

Climate resilience
Green finance & innovation
Renewable energy
ESG practices

Sustainable Finance & Economy

Financial inclusion
Green banking
FinTech for development
Sustainable entrepreneurship

Digital Transformation & Innovation

AI for sustainability
Smart cities
Big data analytics
Social innovation

Social Development & Inclusion

Education & human development
Gender equality
Public health
Youth empowerment

Governance & Institutional Development

Public policy quality
Ethical leadership
Urban & regional development

Training & capacity building

International workshops and seminars
Research methodology training
Data analysis and econometrics
Academic writing & publication workshops
SDG policy & sustainability certifications
Youth leadership programmes
Capacity-building for institutions

Research & publications

Collaborative research projects
Policy briefs and reports
Academic publications
Conference proceedings
Sustainable development case studies
International research networking

We encourage evidence-based, policy-relevant research that contributes to sustainable solutions for developing economies.

Partnerships

Collaboration & partnerships

Universities & research institutionsGovernment agencies & policymakersNGOs & international developmentIndustry sustainability initiativesGlobal SDG networks

"Research for Sustainability, Innovation for Humanity."

We believe research, innovation, and education are powerful tools for building a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient world.

Community

Join the CSRT network

Collaborate, learn, and contribute toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Researchers & academicians Students & young scholars Development professionals Policymakers & institutions NGOs & international orgs Sustainability practitioners

Activities

Key activities

Research projects & consultancy

SDG training & certifications

International conferences

Publication & editorial support

Policy dialogue & stakeholder engagement

Youth innovation initiatives

Sustainable development advocacy

Work with CSRT

Explore partnerships, training, or joint research with our SDG hub in Dhaka.