UNU Resource Nexus

A @UN think tank advancing a #NexusApproach to the sustainable management of environmental resources | #ResourceNexus

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Stakeholders from academia, government, and partner networks gatheredto celebrate the leadership of Prof. Edeltraud Guenther as her tenure as Director of #UNUFLORES nears its conclusion. The event featured her farewell lecture, and the opening of the #HouseOfNoWaste exhibition

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On Int’l Mother Earth Day, we launch our 2026 Lusatia field season—exploring post-mining restoration & practical solutions for a more sustainable planet through science & collaboration

https://t.co/WEass1vFzm

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What does a waste-free built environment look like?

200+ global ideas from the House of No Waste Competition. Hear from leading entries at the Award Ceremony.

Register: https://t.co/5iLwvfqEZQ
20 April, 12:30 CEST

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UNU-FLORES congratulates Prof. @KavehMadani on being named the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate.
His lasting connection to UNU-FLORES continues through doctoral research supervision and collaboration on Nexus initiatives.

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🚀 "Ambition in women is often questioned, but it is also a powerful force for change. Setting high goals is not about ego — it is about impact."
— @UNU_FLORES Educational Programme Associate Dinara Dikhanbayeva

#UNU4SDG5 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

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UNU is thrilled to share that Prof. @KavehMadani, Director of @UNUINWEH, has been named the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate for his "combination of groundbreaking research on water resources management with policy, diplomacy and global outreach".

ℹ️ https://t.co/BVQ1g1kpZ0

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In Case You Missed It: What “Nexus”? Towards Resource Nexus Standardization

In collaboration with PRIMA, our latest policy brief explores how to define and implement the Resource Nexus approach in practice.

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UNU-FLORES hosted the strategic planning meeting of the German-Polish UNESCO Global Geopark Muskau Arch in Weißwasser, opening pathways for collaboration at the intersection of geological heritage, post-mining landscapes, and sustainability.

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Prospective Doctoral Researchers: Learn about our PhD Programme and Application Process

During the Learning Planet Festival, we will spotlight our PhD Programme on 19 Jan. 2026 at 11:00 am.

Our Education team will provide a comprehensive overview of the programme.

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The @UNHabitat family and I send heartfelt wishes to all celebrating this joyful season!

I know this time can be especially challenging for those in slums and informal settlements. May it overflow with kindness, health, and hope for a brighter year ahead.

Happy Holidays.

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Dresden is home to one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets. Every year, UNU-FLORES colleagues visit together after work to reconnect, enjoy the atmosphere, and share time as a team before the year’s end—a simple tradition that has grown into a valued part of our community

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Season’s Greetings from all of us.

As the year draws to a close, we wish you joyful moments with family and friends, renewed energy, and peace in the days ahead.

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

I express my deepest condolences on the passing of Prof. Dr. Konrad Osterwalder, former Rector of the United Nations University. In his honour, UNU flags will fly at half-mast for seven days, and a book of condolences is available at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo.
https://t.co/7tq2dyfunG

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In collaboration with MNIT Jaipur, we hosted an Expert Dialogue on inclusive agricultural finance. Moderated by our doctoral researcher Vaibhav Aggarwal, the session mapped system actors, bottlenecks, and pathways forward.

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PHOTO EXHIBITION: Sustainability Stories

Amid complex global challenges, powerful stories of resilience emerge, showing how people adapt, make tough trade-offs and build sustainable futures.

Learn more and visit the exhibition: https://t.co/BJ11bOrWvg

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Great to welcome Lord Mayor Dirk Hilbert and the Dresden City officials to UNU-FLORES for discussions on our research agenda and the STRIDE strategy.

#UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

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House of No Waste Competition Update

Thank you for the enquiries we received today!

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to complete their submissions, we are extending the competition deadline.

New deadline: 2 Dec. 2025, 14:00 CET

https://t.co/1MOoJIU2cC

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@Daniel_Karthe has been appointed Deputy Director of UNU-FLORES.

Our director @edelguenther highlights his “scientific knowledge, management experience, and global perspective” as key to supporting UNU-FLORES’ expanding scope.

For more: https://t.co/iyG93LJfkC

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Did you miss the latest edition of #UNUINSIGHTS? 🗞️

The October edition brings you the latest updates from across the UNU system, including UNU's presence at and contributions to #COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Read more and subscribe now: https://t.co/KDynzsanJg

#UNUat50 #UNUatCOP30

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Meet the UNU-FLORES #COP30 Team

Advancing the #ResourceNexus in Belem, Brazil.

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