🌿 Today marks a year since we lost Dr. Saleemul Huq, a true climate warrior and mentor. His dedication to climate justice and the most vulnerable communities continues to inspire us. His legacy lives on in our work and hearts. Rest in peace, Dr. Huq. 🌍💚 #RememberingSaleemulHuq

On 1 November 2024, UNU Rector and UN Under-Secretary-General Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala チリツィ・マルワラ . 丸笑 was awarded the Hans Carl von Carlowitz Sustainability Award for his research connecting artificial intelligence (#AI) with #sustainability 👏 Read more: buff.ly/3NVkvMM

Big tech data center water use? “On the one hand, you have efficiency, and on the other, you have total use,” says ⁦Kaveh Madani⁩ 💧 “We can only succeed when there is an improvement in both aspects.” ⁦⁦⁦UN University-INWEH⁩ #AWS forbes.com/sites/sanammah…

Trying to be an optimist - My thoughts for Forbes on how Donald J. Trump along with Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr might positively shape environmental policy in coming years cc: ian bremmer Prof. Katharine Hayhoe forbes.com/sites/saleemal…

A new study by #FIFSW Professor carmen logie 🌈 and PhD student Andie MacNeil shows how climate change is linked with worse HIV prevention and care: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/new-study…

Do Not Fly #Drones Anywhere Near #PalisadesFire It is very simple. Stop. If you fly a drone....we can not fly. LACoFD LAPD HQ LA County Sheriffs FBI Los Angeles UnifiedLA #LAFD

UNU-INWEH Science Talks (Online, Open to Public) Robust Decision Making to Explore Critical Factors in Financing GHG Removal Speaker: Dr. Mark Workman, Lead, Strategic Foresight for Net-Zero Transitions Time: 10 am EST, 15 January 2025 Event link: unu.edu/inweh/event/sc…

Please join us TODAY @ 10am EST/ 4pm CET for the first Science Talk of 2025! Robust Decision Making to Explore Critical Factors in Financing GHG Removal unu.edu/inweh/event/sc… Dr. Mark Workman, Lead, Strategic Foresight for Net-Zero Transitions Grantham Institute Imperial Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial UN University

UNU-INWEH Science Talk (Online, Open to Public) Transnational Land Deals and Dietary Diversity in the Global South Speaker: Dr. Marc F. Müller Associate Research Professor, Water Security and Conflicts Time: 10 am EST, 22 January 2025 Event link: unu.edu/inweh/event/sc…

Please join us tomorrow Feb 26, 10-11am EST for SCIENCE TALK: "Leveraging Differential Impact Analysis (DIA) in Water and WASH Research: Role for Equitable and Effective WASH Interventions", featuring Prof. Grace Oluwasanya Register free here ➡️ forms.office.com/r/Ad0E4RYz27

Please join us next Weds. March 12 for Science Talk: Permafrost, Carbon, Circularity: A Bio-cementation Solution for Mitigating Climate Change in the Arctic w/ Prof. Pooneh Maghoul 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST 🔗Register free here: forms.office.com/r/t7zwRd3wAb Audience Q&A after the talk!

For 50 years, UNU has empowered women & girls with rights, equality, and the strength to shape a brighter future. 🌍✨ As we celebrate #IWD2025, we reaffirm our commitment to gender equality in sustainability, water security, and global development. #UNU4SDG5 #UNUat50

On #IWD2025 I wrote about brave women raising awareness on Iran’s wildlife and environment. Their voices are underreported, leading to consequences for the global fight against climate change. #NiloufarBayani #SepidehKashani ⁦The Conversation⁩ theconversation.com/women-and-girl…

📢 Calling all researchers, policymakers, change-makers, and sustainability enthusiasts! Don't miss the chance to present your work at #BECC2025 “Energizing a Future for All” Submit your abstracts by April 1, 2025 & be part of the change! #ClimateAction beccconference.org/call-for-abstr…

Join us Weds. April 9 for Science Talk: Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria in Water Supplies at Healthcare Facilities: Evidence from Gaza, Palestine Speaker: Dr. Reem Abu-Shomar Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:00–11:00 AM EST Q&A after talk Register free: forms.office.com/pages/response…

#CriticalMinerals shouldn’t be battlegrounds. Our new publication in Science Magazine introduces a Global Minerals Trust—a shared governance framework to stabilize markets and protect communities. Let’s move from competition to cooperation. Read here: doi.org/10.1126/scienc…

💡As competition for critical minerals intensifies, global cooperation becomes both more difficult—and more necessary. UN University scientists assess how a 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 could ensure the transition is both fast and just. 🔗 wsj.com/articles/could…

From governance and justice to water security, sustainability, and geospatial innovation — our team at #UNUINWEH is advancing research, shaping policy, and driving solutions for a more just, sustainable, and resilient future

Please join us this Wednesday August 27 10-11am EST for UN University-INWEH SCIENCE TALK: "Global Lessons from Three Decades (1995-2025) of Local Actions on Climate Change in Bangladesh: Insights for Global Resilience" Free and open to all! Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bGRWLzCdXF

UNUINWEH welcomed a delegation from Turkmenistan’s State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting, Cinematography, and Leading Academics for discussions on media, education, and collaboration. Thanks to Dr. Javad Mottaghi, HEC Montreal for coordinating this meeting.