This year United Nations University-FLORES hosted the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction Annual Assembly in Dresden, gathering global experts to rethink how buildings shape our communities and climate future. Moving forward demands resilience and #Sustainability working hand in hand to transform how we live. #UNUat50

On #InternationalTeaDay, every cup connects us to communities like those in Tanzania. Our doctoral researcher Ally Mkumbukiy studies how tea growers face climate & economic challenges — and how supporting their resilience is key to a sustainable future.🍵 #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Excited to see TU Dresden secure 5 Clusters of Excellence! Proud that @unuflores contributed to the cluster proposals of REC² & CARE – bringing the #ResourceNexus approach to responsible electronics & sustainable construction. Collaboration drives real progress! #UNUat50

At United Nations HQ in NYC, I stood with Juwang Zhu & Johannes Cullmann in front of a #BerlinWall fragment – a powerful reminder that barriers can be overcome. United Nations University-FLORES’ #ResourceNexus approach links water, food, energy, waste, & other resources to drive real progress on the #SDGs.

On World Day for Cultural Diversity, our United Nations University-FLORES office turned into a global celebration – sharing food, dance, and stories from many cultures. Dialogue across cultures is essential for peace & sustainable development – our best ideas grow from many perspectives. #UNUat50

The air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink. Microplastics are everywhere, and now in our bodies. One thing we know? They don't belong there. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s come together to take action and #BeatPlasticPollution: worldenvironmentday.global

On #WorldBicycleDay, I’m reminded how riding our tandem bike with my husband Thomas shows that real progress comes from moving forward together. Cycling is a simple but powerful way to support our planet and build healthier communities. Let’s keep pedaling forward! #UNUat50

Plastic is everywhere – oceans, soils, even within us. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s go beyond awareness. Together with K-Eco, United Nations University-FLORES seeks to #BeatPlasticPollution by turning this challenge from pollution to possibility. #UNUat50 #BeatPlasticPollution

New York’s steam and fog reveal the #ResourceNexus at work – water, energy, and air intertwined. True #Sustainability means seeing these connections – only then can we shape cities that are resilient and healthy for all. #WorldEnvironmentDay

What should learning at UN University look like in a fast-changing world? At United Nations University-FLORES, participants from different UN University institutes came together to shape a UN University-wide vision for e-learning and make knowledge more accessible, together. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Even mined-out land can come back to life if we listen, collaborate, and dare to reimagine restoration. On #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, I’m reminded: renewal is possible, even in unexpected places. We can restore what's seemingly forgotten, together. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Understanding the nexus of chemicals, waste and pollution is key for transforming our economies.

Exploring an online university for STEM at the United Nations in New York reminded me: real progress on #SDG4 means making education accessible everywhere. 📸 With Rabab Fatima/Rabab Fatima #UNUat50 #Sustainability #ResourceNexus

Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises are the creative sparks that shape resilient communities. On #MSMEDay, let’s recognize their power to turn local challenges into global solutions. 📸: pre-matter is a startup turning waste into valuable materials #UNUat50

At the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla, United Nations University-FLORES’s Vaibhav Aggarwal is amplifying smallholder voices – reminding us that bridging the $4 trillion gap takes courage, curiosity, and real solidarity in action. #UNUat50 #SDGs #FFD4

Welcomed the first cohort of International Masters in Water Security & Global Change at United Nations University-FLORES – an inspiring step in Global South-North collaboration via the ABCD-Centre. New ideas & connections, and a shared mission for a more sustainable future. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Soil sustains our food, forests, and future – yet it’s often overlooked. United Nations University-FLORES connects soil, water, and climate to build resilience. Protecting soil means securing our shared future. #UNUat50 #InternationalSoilConservationDay #ResourceNexus #Sustainability

Cooperatives aren’t just economic entities but communities driving real change. Our research shows how shared effort and access to finance empower people – especially rural women – for lasting well-being. shorturl.at/EA9fB #UNUat50 #InternationalDayofCooperatives

New perspectives from our Korean interns, made possible by our K-eco partnership, enriches United Nations University-FLORES' work. Together, we tackle challenges from plastic pollution to battery waste. Progress in #Sustainability is a shared journey. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Dr. Anish Ghimire’s visit at United Nations University-FLORES sparked fresh thinking on environmental impact. His expertise in life cycle assessment – evaluating impacts from creation to disposal – and Nepal case studies brought theory to practice for local & global solutions. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus