Shen Xiaomeng

Vice-Rector @UNUniversity & Director @UNUEHS

[Shen Xiaomeng @ShenXiaomeng2]

@UNUEHS assessment in its new report is “likely a better way to communicate the urgency of the existential crisis we have created for ourselves as it can directly be translated to people’s immediate condition and wealth” https://t.co/Jlw0ragBld

[Florika Fink-Hooijer🇪🇺 @florikafink]

Artensterben und Wassermangel, 2 von 6 Risiko-Kipppunkte bei denen sich die EU stark engagiert. Denn sind sie überschritten, ist es kaum noch möglich gegenzusteuern. Aber wir können genau dies heute und jetzt tun - gegensteuern! Es gibt Lösungen. https://t.co/lLysmwoj22

[UN University - EHS @UNUEHS]

“We welcome this report as an important contribution to helping countries better understand & act on the complex risks they face," says Mami Mizutori (@HeadUNDRR), Head of @UNDRR.

Learn more about the new #InterconnectedRisks report: https://t.co/Lwb8zBd4al

[UN University - EHS @UNUEHS]

"We can't address #RiskTippingPoints without:

🌎 international & interdisciplinary collaboration

🙌 leaving no one behind,"

says Tshilidzi Marwala (@tmarwala), Rector of the @UNUniversity.

Learn more about @UNUEHS #InterconnectedRisks report: https://t.co/Lwb8zBd4al

[Shen Xiaomeng @ShenXiaomeng2]

Our flagreport is out now! Warmest congratulations to our team @UNUEHS 🎉🍾❤️

https://t.co/oUo60AC2tg

[Kees van der Geest @keesvdgeest]

Looking forward to this public interview, organized by the Global Research Forum on #Diaspora and #Transnationalism (@grfdt12), Thursday, 5 pm cet. I will throw light on the links between #climatechange and #humanmobility. Zoom link will follow soon.

[UN University - EHS @UNUEHS]

Last day to participate 📸💥

Send photos of your community learning & working together for a sustainable & livable city!

Participate in the Transformative Urban Coalitions photo contest to win prizes & the opportunity to exhibit your work at #COP28!

👉 https://t.co/SNSjYNFrND

[Tshilidzi Marwala チリツィ・マルワラ . 丸笑 @tmarwala]

https://t.co/cRyMgAvqQ2 @UNUniversity @UNUEHS @ShenXiaomeng2

[Tshilidzi Marwala チリツィ・マルワラ . 丸笑 @tmarwala]

Over the past couple of days, I had many fruitful discussions with UNU-ViE & @UNUEHS International Advisory Committee, donors @BMBF_Bund @MKW_NRW, staff & students. Always a joy to see impactful research being done by our institutes.
Education is a human right. @ShenXiaomeng2

[Shen Xiaomeng @ShenXiaomeng2]

It was such a delight to meet two of the female Members of the German Parliament @wiebkeesdar1 and @jessi_rosenthal who are passionate about tackling the challenges humanity faces such as climate change and the importance of international cooperation such as with the UN @UNUEHS

[Kees van der Geest @keesvdgeest]

Want to learn more about #lossAndDamage from #ClimateChange? Then listen to this 20-minute podcast of "The Climate Show"! @elmnordlander and I explain 1. What it is; 2. Why it is important; and 3. Ways forward.

Big thanks to @BeaMartinezR for hosting us!

https://t.co/FszEUN2T3s

[Shen Xiaomeng @ShenXiaomeng2]

"…rising sea levels pose a significant threat to many countries and areas around the world, with potentially devastating consequences for people and economies," @UNUEHS senior scientist @ZitaSebesvari said.

https://t.co/aO0iHQGXvt

[Simone Sandholz @SSandholz]

Want to know what our Transformative #UrbanCoalitions project under @iki_germany is working on? Check out our new website providing insights into our #urbanlab work and related research in Latin America

[Jason Hickel @jasonhickel]

How can we make urban transport compatible with staying under 1.5C? New research in Nature:

"We conclude that, in addition to emission-reducing changes in vehicle design, a rapid and large-scale reduction in car use is necessary." https://t.co/FZwzxcZ0Nc

[Simone Sandholz @SSandholz]

Want to know what @UNUEHS researchers are doing in the field of #urbantransformation? listen to my colleague @lucasturmena from our #urbancoalitions project under @iki_germany

[UN University - EHS @UNUEHS]

Our Director @ShenXiaomeng2 welcomed @MKW_NRW State Secretary Ms. Gonca Türkeli-Dehnert to discuss the importance of science and culture, and ways to strengthen @BonnGlobal as a UN location and to support Germany's climate policies.

[Shen Xiaomeng @ShenXiaomeng2]

Good news for Friday: The UN General Assembly will seek the opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on countries’ obligations to address climate change, following the adoption by consensus of a resolution on Wednesday. https://t.co/rx6URAm8qv

[Shen Xiaomeng @ShenXiaomeng2]

Congratulations @MunichReFound on their annual report which presents its dedication and contribution to achieving the #SDGs. I’m honored to contribute an essay to it @ResilienceAcad

https://t.co/nSHYIroHfU

[Shen Xiaomeng @ShenXiaomeng2]

Join UNU-EHS’ online event at UN Water conference today! Working with practitioners on the ground is key.

[Shen Xiaomeng @ShenXiaomeng2]

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

We #StandAganistRacism @UNUEHS