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A historic day in Richmond Hill, Canada The UN Under-Secretary-General 🇺🇳and Mayor of Richmond Hill 🇨🇦 signed an agreement to partner on sustainability transition. Learn more about this partnership: unu.edu/inweh/news/uni…

Tomorrow’s breakthroughs start with today’s collaborations. CCNY-R-SIRUS UNU hub welcomed Prof Xiaomeng Shen UNU Vice-Rector in Europe & Director of UNU-EHS & Prof Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi Director of UNU-IAS building cross-institute ties for global sustainability. @CityCollegeNY

🌍 Historic milestone! Today we are launching the first UNU Hub in Africa — REACH-AFRICA — at @FutureAfricaUP 🇿🇦 in partnership with @UPTuks. The Hub will drive African-led solutions in environment, agriculture, climate & health — for a resilient, sustainable future.

💧 “Water governance isn’t just pipes & policy — it’s about how people think, feel & decide.” – Dr. Juliane Koch Join the next UNU-INWEH Science Talk to learn how behavioural science can shape fairer, smarter water policy. 📅 July 23 | 10:00 EST 🔗unu.edu/inweh/event/sc…

🔬 𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Prof. Irina Smirnova and colleagues present a cutting-edge method for advancing clean energy through the use of biopolymer-based Pt-carbon aerogels in hydrogen production. 🔗advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

🌍 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 | July 23, 10:00 EST How can behavioural economics support better water governance? Join Dr. Juliane Koch to explore how field insights can shape smarter, fairer water policy. 📅 Open to all | Register: unu.edu/inweh/event/sc… #UNUINWEH

When managed effectively, the remaining 1.4 billion hectares of wetlands deliver ecosystem services worth up to $39 trillion annually, more than any other type of ecosystem. Investing in wetlands is investing in our shared future. Learn more: global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org

Last week, #UNUINWEH hosted the #UNUICT2025 Workshop—bringing together experts across the UNU system to shape the future of tech. From AI in the cloud to smarter global collaboration, we’re advancing digital solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. #UNUat50

🎙️ “Misinformation is not just a digital nuisance—it’s a real threat.” UNU-INWEH Fellow Shooka Bidarian on how false sustainability claims and climate denial delay action, misguide policy, and erode public trust. #ClimateMisinformation #Greenwashing

UNU-INWEH scientists examine how accurate forecasts failed to trigger timely flood warnings in Houston. The Texas floods reveal systemic gaps in risk communication—and the urgent need for clearer mandates and coordination. 🔗 unu.edu/inweh/article/…

We were thrilled to see UNU Rector Prof. @tMarwala speak at the #G20 panel on #AI and productivity, chaired by Bank of Canada Governor @TiffMacklem_ He highlighted Africa’s perspective on AI-driven growth—and the need for inclusive, equitable adoption across the continent.

Human rights and the environment are closely linked. People cannot fully enjoy human rights without a safe, clean, and healthy environment, and vice versa. Discover more about what UNEP is doing to make environmental protection more accessible to people: unep.org/explore-topics…

If you missed the UNU-INWEH #ScienceTalk with Mohammed Mahmoud on building climate- and conflict-resilient food and water systems in North Africa, the full recording is now available on our 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥. 🎥 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=r18uu5…

New research from #UNUINWEH examines persistent equity challenges in the U.S. extreme weather risk communication — highlighting trust deficits, structural barriers, and the need for culturally grounded, inclusive strategies. 🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #ClimateJustice

🎙️ Can Climate Talks Deliver? In this CGTN America interview, UNU-INWEH Director Kaveh Madani warns global goals remain out of reach—unless major powers return to the table with honesty and realism. #ClimateChange

Water is a right, not a privilege. Yet, billions of people still lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation — and the climate crisis is only making things worse. The #GlobalGoals aim to address the water crisis: un.org/sustainabledev…

🎥 Highlights from the 2025 UNU ICT Workshop opening session, hosted by UNU-INWEH in Richmond Hill A global exchange on AI, cybersecurity, data governance, and digital strategy across UNU. #UNUICT2025

🌍 SCIENCE TALK | July 16, 10:00 EST How does where we live shape WASH–health inequalities? Join UNU-INWEH’s Abraham Nunbogu as he explores the Geography of Invisible Vulnerabilities. 🔗 unu.edu/inweh/event/sc… #WASH #UNUINWEH

📸 The 2025 UNU ICT Workshop opened in Richmond Hill with remarks from: 🔹 Kaveh Madani, Director, UNU-INWEH 🔹 Rohit Ramchandani, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships Officer, UNU-INWEH 🔹 Ng Chong, Chief of ICT, UNU 🔹 Mayor David West, Richmond Hill #UNUICT2025

How strong is the link between extreme weather and climate change? In this CGTN America interview, UNU-INWEH’s Director Kaveh Madani unpacks the science and complexity behind one of today’s most urgent climate questions. #ClimateExtremes