How do critical minerals shape global supply chains & energy transitions? 🌍 Join Thomas Hale on Oct 1 (10:00 EST) for a #ScienceTalk on the geopolitics of Southwest Greenland. 🔗 unu.edu/inweh/event/...

Prof. Kaveh Madani, Director of UNU-INWEH, joins global experts at #UNECE Sustainable Energy Week 2025 to highlight how efficiency can strengthen resilience, cut emissions & support sustainable energy transitions. 🔗 unece.org/sustainable-...

Disasters hit hardest where inequality persists. Kaveh Madani, UNU-INWEH Director, highlights how the exclusion of women and girls leaves societies weaker and more vulnerable. 🔗 unu.edu/inweh/news/a... #Afghanistan #Earthquake

💧Water is not just at risk from #climatechange — it is a powerful solution. At UN HQ in NYC, Prof. Kaveh Madani, UNU-INWEH's Director, stressed that investing in water can advance the Rio Conventions, drive adaptation, support biodiversity, and combat desertification. @un-water.bsky.social

When Fragility Turns Disaster into Catastrophe Dr. Manoochehr Shirzaei underscores lessons from Afghanistan’s Aug 31 quake: fragile infrastructure & weak preparedness can turn disaster into catastrophe. Incident Brief: unu.edu/inweh/news/a... #AfghanistanEarthquake @shirzaei.bsky.social

📑 UNU-INWEH Incident Brief highlights Afghanistan’s Aug 31 earthquake: 2,800 lives lost, 8,000 homes destroyed. More than a geological disaster, it revealed deep systemic fragilities & urgent need for reform. 🔗 unu.edu/inweh/news/a... #Afghanistan #HumanitarianCrisis @ununiversity.bsky.social

"Excluding women from leadership weakens governance & slows progress on water security and SDGs." Prof. Madani, stresses women must be part of decision-making at every level. Lasting solutions need diverse and inclusive leadership. 📖 unu.edu/inweh/news/c... #WaterGovernance

From UN HQ in New York, Prof. Kaveh Madani reaffirms UNU-INWEH’s commitment to gender-inclusive water diplomacy. We proudly support the Women in Water Diplomacy Network to ensure women’s voices shape shared resources, peace & resilience. @un-water.bsky.social

💧 Women remain left out of water leadership in #Africa. As Prof. Grace Oluwasanya warns, this silence in decision-making has real consequences. Urgent action is needed to close the gap for #water, health & climate resilience. 📖 unu.edu/inweh/news/c...

🌍 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 | Sept 17, 10:00 EST How can NASA Earth data help tackle today’s environmental risks? From floods & wildfires to health impacts, Dr. Amin Dezfuli shares how satellite insights strengthen resilience & preparedness. 🔗 Register: unu.edu/inweh/event/...

💧𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬?💧 New research from the United Nations University shows how “virtual water” moves across borders with every crop shipment. High-income countries ease water stress, while poorer regions face deeper scarcity and inequality. @ununiversity.bsky.social

🚨 Agricultural trade is not neutral. Too often, the poorest in developing countries face greater water scarcity & inequity. Prof. Amir Aghakouchak, co-author of UNU’s new report, explains. 🔗 unu.edu/inweh/news/u... @ununiversity.bsky.social @fao.org @un-water.bsky.social @unccd.bsky.social

Virtual water trade exposes deep inequalities in our food system. Dr. Yue Qin, lead author of the UNU report, calls for equity-focused policies to build resilience & ensure just, sustainable water governance. 🔗 Read more: unu.edu/inweh/news/u... @ununiversity.bsky.social @unccd.bsky.social

💧Global food trade carries hidden costs. A new UNU report reveals how ‘virtual water’ transfers through food trade shift scarce resources from vulnerable regions to wealthier nations. Read more: unu.edu/inweh/news/u... @un-water.bsky.social @ununiversity.bsky.social @unccd.bsky.social @fao.org

程雄博士将分享中国水电发展的经验，重点介绍可持续实践的创新与未来机遇。他将探讨特高压输电技术、人工智能辅助调度和数字孪生水电管理等领域的进展，以及加强生态保护与长期监测的策略。

Human exposure to wildfires rose 40% globally in two decades — with Africa carrying 85% of the burden despite 65% of burned area. New research from UNU-INWEH calls for urgent, equity-focused climate action. unu.edu/inweh/news/n... #Wildfires @ununiversity.bsky.social

🌍 SCIENCE TALK | Aug 27, 10:00 EST Bangladesh’s 30-year climate journey reveals both setbacks & successes. Join Sheikh Tawhidul Islam for global lessons on resilience. 🔗 Register: unu.edu/inweh/event/... #ClimateAdaptation

🌍 #UNUYouthMonth 🌍 Zoe Holder, Youth Fellow at UNU-INWEH, reminds us that while the future may feel out of reach for many young people, lasting change begins with agency and action. When we realise it’s our future to shape, we find the power to transform it. #UNUat50

🌍 #UNUYouthMonth Spotlight 🌍 Alexander Tajmar, Youth Fellow at #UNUINWEH, encourages us to look forward — not just to the future we want, but to the future selves we hope to become. And that future depends on what we do now to protect our climate and environment. @ununiversity.bsky.social

🌍 #UNUYouthMonth | Around the world, youth are not only raising their voices — they are leading efforts to address the planet’s most urgent challenges. From climate justice to scientific innovation, young people are shaping a more sustainable and equitable future. @ununiversity.bsky.social

🌍 #UNUYouthMonth spotlight 🌍 William Smyth has seen youth from unhoused Indigenous communities become powerful voices for justice & sustainability — voices we must amplify to build an equitable, sustainable future. #UNUINWEH #IndigenousRights @ununiversity.bsky.social

🌍 #UNUYouthMonth spotlight 🌍 Jenna Elshurafa, Youth Fellow at UNU-INWEH, knows the climate & water crises aren’t “the next generation’s problem.” Through water diplomacy, she champions youth leadership to drive urgent action. 💧 @ununiversity.bsky.social @un-water.bsky.social

🌍 Missed our latest UNU-INWEH Science Talk? Watch Prof. Nathalie Tufenkji explore how nanoplastics move through soil, water, food & organisms—revealing major risks to health & the environment. 📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlYS... #ScienceTalk #UNUINWEH

In July, the Mbare Art event brought together artists, scientists & changemakers to explore how art can challenge injustice & inspire a more just, sustainable world. Hosted by UNU-INWEH & @CanEmbZimbabwe Thanks to Tatenda Kanengoni for the video. #EnvironmentalJustice @ununiversity.bsky.social

🌍 SCIENCE TALK | Aug 13, 10:00 EST How can we choose the right climate adaptation indicators? Join Prof. Ousmane Seidou for a UNU-INWEH talk ahead of COP30. 📅 Open to all | Register: unu.edu/inweh/event/... #ScienceTalks #ClimateAdaptation

Who bears the greatest burden of unsafe water? New UNUINWEH research shows women & children face the highest health risks from contaminated water — from hormone disruption to cancer. 🎥 Watch the video @ununiversity.bsky.social @un-water.bsky.social

Young, brilliant and making waves! 💪 This August, we spotlight youth’s contributions to shaping a better future for all 🌟 Let’s celebrate the energy, creativity and drive of young people worldwide 🎉 #UNUYouthMonth #UNUat50 @ununiversity.bsky.social

New from #UNUINWEH: A review of 73 studies shows that unsafe #water in the Global South leads to unequal health outcomes—especially for women and children. Despite the risks, Africa remains underrepresented in the data. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/eprint/4NAQM... @ununiversity.bsky.social

🌍 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 | Aug 6, 10:00 EST Explore the hidden risks of nanoplastics with Prof. Nathalie Tufenkji in “𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.” 🔗 Register now: unu.edu/inweh/event/... #PlasticPollution @ununiversity.bsky.social

💧 “Desalination can play a role—but it’s not the solution.” In an interview with the @FinancialTimes , Prof. Kaveh Madani warns against overlooking the environmental and economic trade-offs of desalination in a warming world. #WaterGovernance

🎨 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 Join us on 31 July at Mbare Art Space, Harare, for an engaging discussion on how art can address consumerism, inequality, and pollution. Hosted by #UNUINWEH & the Embassy of Canada. #ArtForJustice #EnvironmentalJustice

A Global Thought Leader on Water, Health and Environmental Solutions 🚰 Established in 1996 through an agreement with the Government of Canada, for nearly three decades, @unuinweh.bsky.social has been addressing critical security and development challenges. Learn more ➡️ unu.edu/inweh #UNUat50

🎙️ Now on #UNUINWEH YouTube: “The Geography of Invisible Vulnerabilities” with Abraham Nunbogu. A powerful exploration of how WASH-related health inequalities are shaped by place—and why we must move from gender representation to integration in policy. 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=N2g_... @unesco.org

⚠️ Dam overtopping risks in the U.S. are on the rise, posing threats to nearby communities. Prof. AghaKouchak, Lead, Water, Climate & Infrastructure Risk, UNU-INWEH & co-authors call for urgent climate-smart infrastructure action. 🔗 nature.com/articles/s41... #InfrastructureRisk

💧 𝐔𝐍𝐔-𝐈𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐇 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐎𝐏15 🌍 Yesterday in Victoria Falls, our team spotlighted science-based, integrated approaches to wetland conservation — linking climate adaptation, water governance & biodiversity resilience. #WetlandsCOP15 #RamsarConvention @ramsar.org

‘This UNU Hub is led by Africa for Africa in Africa but its benefits go well beyond the African continent” says Prof. Kaveh Madani, Director of UNU-INWEH, at the inauguration ceremony of the REACH-AFRICA 🇺🇳 at the University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 during South Africa’s #G20 presidency. @un-water.bsky.social

First African Hub is a historic milestone for United Nations University on its 50th Anniversary. University of Pretoria, in partnership with UNU-INWEH have set up the first UNU Hub in Africa, which will advance research & policy on water, climate, land and planetary health. @ununiversity.bsky.social

“Water governance isn’t just pipes & policy — it’s about how people think, feel & decide.” –Dr. Juliane Koch Join our next UNU-INWEH Science Talk to explore how behavioural science can shape smarter, fairer water policy. 🔗 unu.edu/inweh/event/...

🌍 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/... #UNUINWEH

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/articl...

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

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

🌍 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 | 𝐀𝐆𝐔25 IN012 – Analytics, Informatics & Data (AID) for Advancing Sustainability 📅 15–19 Dec 2025 | 📍 New Orleans Showcase your work in sustainability-focused data science and innovation. 🗓️ Submit by 30 July: 👉 agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/prelim.cgi/Session/252516

🌍 From climate diplomacy to clean transport and digital water systems — meet the UNU-INWEH team shaping solutions for a changing world: 🔹 Sogol Jafarzadeh 🔹 Yasir Ibrahim 🔹 Vahid Hosseini 🔹 Robert Sandford Driving policy, capacity, and resilience globally. #UNUINWEH

🌍 SCIENCE TALK | July 9, 10:00 EST How can North Africa tackle water & food insecurity amid climate stress? Join Mohammed Mahmoud & UNU-INWEH to explore integrated solutions for resilience & regional stability. 🔗 Register: unu.edu/inweh/event/... #WaterSecurity

💧Can irrigation fight child undernutrition without draining our future? A new #UNUINWEH study finds major nutrition gains—but often in regions with unsustainable water use. Read more 👉 unu.edu/inweh/collec... #WaterScarcity

🌍 Climate change is disrupting sexual & reproductive health for adolescents in Kenya & Uganda. New research shows links to early marriage, school dropout & transactional sex for essentials like food & period products. 📄 Read: gh.bmj.com/content/10/5... #ClimateChange @carmenlogie.bsky.social

𝐔𝐍𝐔-𝐈𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐇 Incident Brief – Myanmar #Earthquake A 7.7 quake hit 🇲🇲 on Mar 28, 2025—damaging 157K+ buildings & displacing 200K people. UNU-INWEH used satellite radar & AI to assess damage across 7 cities. 📘 Read more: unu.edu/inweh/collec...

🔍 New #UNUINWEH research shows Myanmar’s 2022 quake became a catastrophe not just due to magnitude—but because of weak, vulnerable infrastructure. 📖 Read the brief: unu.edu/inweh/collec...

🌍 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 | June 18, 10:00 EST Can AI and community action stop urban floods? Join Prof. Reza Khanbilvardi to explore real-time forecasting & nature-based solutions. 📅 Register: unu.edu/inweh/event/... #UNUINWEH #ScienceTalk #UrbanFlooding