The Just Energy Transition must prioritize equity and justice, ensuring fair distribution of benefits and costs globally. This involves addressing disparities between countries and within communities, with a focus on vulnerable groups. The Global South-North Centre aims to produce actionable insights and foster collaborations for equitable transitions. Developing economies face challenges like limited financing and technological barriers, while developed nations must manage socio-economic disruptions. The Centre emphasizes inclusivity, engaging diverse stakeholders to co-create fair energy policies. It also explores job creation, gender dimensions, and equitable financing mechanisms, documenting successful transitions to provide practical insights and lessons.

Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience focuses on building resilience to climate impacts, especially for vulnerable populations in the Global South. The Global South-North Centre aims to develop adaptive strategies, promote knowledge exchange, and foster collaborative solutions. Key areas include conducting vulnerability assessments, developing holistic resilience frameworks, and facilitating knowledge exchange between the Global South and North. The Centre emphasizes community-based approaches, ecosystem-based adaptation, and technological innovations. It also promotes inclusive participation and South-South cooperation to strengthen regional networks and address shared climate challenges.

Critical Minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements are essential for clean energy and digital technologies but pose environmental, social, and geopolitical challenges. The Global South-North Centre aims to address these issues by fostering sustainable and equitable outcomes. The Centre's research will focus on creating resilient supply chains, promoting sustainable extraction practices, and ensuring ethical sourcing. It will also explore the geopolitical implications and develop strategies for international cooperation. By engaging stakeholders from both the Global South and North, the Centre seeks to develop comprehensive solutions that benefit all parties involved.

Emerging technologies and the digital economy are transforming industries and societies, offering opportunities for growth and job creation but also posing challenges like digital inequality and governance issues. The Global South-North Centre will research these impacts, focusing on bridging digital divides, promoting ethical AI, enhancing financial inclusion through blockchain, improving cybersecurity, and supporting e-governance. The Centre will also explore the role of big data, cloud computing, and regulatory frameworks, aiming to create inclusive digital economies that benefit all stakeholders.

South-North Trade and Investments are crucial for economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development. The Centre aims to enhance mutual benefits and address disparities in trade and investment flows between the Global South and North. It focuses on inclusive economic models, equitable trade practices, and sustainable investment strategies. Key areas of research include trade policies, regional trade agreements, digital trade, investment trends, and the social and environmental impacts of investments. The Centre also explores the role of public-private partnerships and emerging technologies in promoting inclusive and sustainable trade and investment.