Conflict, migration & hunger!  Some of the consequences of the drying Hoor Al-Azim wetlands in Iran.  I spoke to experts about how this can lead to more sand & dust storms, fires and biodiversity loss in the region. #Wetlands #RamsarCOP15 #Khuzestan context.news/climate-risks/…

Can poor soil management make sand and dust storms worse in the Middle East? I spoke to experts about this topic in my latest article for Forbes👇🏼 forbes.com/sites/sanammah… #soil #SaveSoil

I shared insights on how soil degradation is intensifying sand and dust storms in an interview with Sanam Mahoozi published in Forbes. If we’re serious about building resilient communities and achieving the SDGs, #soil must be part of the conversation. forbes.com/sites/sanammah…

Getting ready for the 1st Annual Conference of UNU Hubs at TUHH, Hamburg tuhh.de/unuhub/events

Kicking off the #UNU Hubs First Annual Meeting with inspiring remarks from leaders across academia, policy & science. A strong start to a new era of global collaboration for research, innovation & sustainability.

🌍 Day 1 | UNU Hubs Meeting – Hamburg On #WorldEnvironmentDay, the first Annual #UNUHubs Meeting gathered global leaders to advance collaboration on climate, water, sustainability, and the Global South. 🎥 More to come

In Hamburg with Prof. Nima Shokri at the inaugural United Nations University Hubs meeting, hosted by Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). A great exchange on water, soil health, and climate resilience—critical issues for building a sustainable future. Grateful for the

On today’s World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought, I wrote a piece for The Conversation on how AI, remote sensing & big data can help restore #SoilHealth globally. Here is the link: theconversation.com/declining-soil… #DesertificationAndDroughtDay #SaveSoil AI 4 Soil Health Geo-Hydroinformatics

Iran’s #water crisis isn’t about long showers — it’s about failed policies. Climate matters, but blaming it alone is reductionist. When growth depends on unsustainable use of water and #soil, household conservation won’t fix it. This is a governance and foreign policy issue #Iran

Why does Iran face a severe water crisis while its arid neighbours don’t (e.g. UAE, Qatar or Oman)? Despite similarities in environmental conditions (see the water stress map), Iran's struggle is mainly due to mismanagement, foreign policy & possible corruption #IranWaterCrisis

Had a great time at #WAIC2025 in Shanghai. It truly felt like stepping into 2050. It is inspiring to witness the scale, ambition, and progress of AI & robotics innovation in #China (which is accelerating at scale). These robotic friends remind us how fast future is arriving. #AI

From deserts to oceans, #dust travels thousands of km, shaping #climate, ecosystems & the air we breathe. We are mapping its daily global journey over the past 2 decades! A dataset unlike any before – a true game changer! Open access soon for scientists, policymakers & innovators

We're hiring! Join us as CIE Officer for our Climate-Informed Engineering Research Training Group funded by DFG. This is a 5-yr position. Coordinate events, manage data & support researchers from TU Hamburg, MPI-M & UN University-INWEH. Apply online: stellenportal.tuhh.de/o53u6

Just published an Opinion in Context News from Thomson Reuters Foundation on Iran’s escalating water crisis. Not just climate change, but decades of mismanagement! Govt must act boldly: seal illegal wells, stop overbuilding dams, repair infrastructure & reuse wastewater. context.news/climate-risks/…

"Decades of poor decisions have turned a challenge into a disaster, but new tech & bold action could ease Iran’s water crisis." ✍️ Nima Shokri, Chair of the Institute of Geo-Hydroinformatics at the Hamburg University of Technology, writes for Context 🔗 context.news/climate-risks/…