Research

Cornerstone EU's Research and Development department produces original working papers on education and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Each paper runs to 8,000 to 12,000 words, draws on a minimum of sixty sources, includes a full methodology section and is reviewed internally before publication. Every paper receives a DOI and is archived on Zenodo. Working papers are published in 2026; full reports follow in 2027.

Research strands 2026-2027

Biology and biodiversity as the case for preserving the Earth - ecosystems and SDG education
Financial literacy as a youth competence
From reservoir to net zero - the green transition, energy and decarbonisation
Model United Nations as civic education - access and inclusion
Digital skills and the next generation