Why? The overarching goal of SAGE is to contribute to sharing of and exposure to knowledge and capacity building in disciplines relevant for sustainable resource management, to conduct multilateral, inter- and transdisciplinary research on areas of concern, and make available cutting-edge research relevant for decision-makers.

How? We work jointly on empowering societies in the Middle East to find science-based solutions to  adaptive and sustainable management of natural resources in a changing world. Our means are an international Research School providing cutting-edge education in relevant disciplines, and state-of-the-art transdisciplinary research. The centre serves as a regional resource for capacity building of a young generation and a focal point for regional efforts to propose climate and land use change adaptation options.