Transnational challenges cross borders and defy unilateral solutions. However, efforts to address them have often been fragmented and ineffective. The Mediterranean region, in particular, has been significantly impacted by these challenges, with responses at various levels proving inadequate. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the TRACHMED project focuses on climate change, migration and forced displacement, and energy insecurity in the Mediterranean. It aims to gather and analyse empirical data, contribute to conceptual and methodological approaches, and establish a regional network of researchers and institutions. The goal is to enhance research capacity and inform relevant EU policies and international decision-makers.

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Central Asian universities are under growing pressure to improve their rankings in an increasingly competitive academic landscape. This pressure often focuses on hard sciences, leaving research in economics and the social sciences lagging. Despite a strong tradition in engineering, many institutions struggle to develop effective research policies and practices. The lack of training opportunities in these fields exacerbates the issue. Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the ORCA project has been launched, targeting Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This pilot programme aims to improve science performance and management by fostering expertise in research policy. ORCA brings together leading institutions to enhance collaboration, influence regional science policies, and build a strong community of researchers.

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