📑 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

STUDY WITH US 🎓 Applications are now open for the joint #MSc in Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security between @unibonn.bsky.social and UNU-EHS. Prepare your application and submit by 15 December 2025: buff.ly/x4ZikAH #StudyAtUNU #MastersDegree

How has UNU evolved over the course of its operation? Throughout each decade of its history, UNU has adapted and grown to help the UN and its Member States address emerging global issues. Learn more about UNU in this month's "Focus on" feature by UN Today: untoday.org/unu-at-50-ho... #UNUat50

New UNU-INRA Report Uncovers the Economic, Social and Justice Costs of Africa’s Green Transition 🌍 Launched at #ACS2, this report highlights the challenges facing the continent and proposes a just and equitable path forward. Read more: go.unu.edu/KEYH5 #UNUat50

🏮 Next Tuesday, join us for a screening of Paper Lanterns, a documentary film directed by Barry Frechette and produced by Nobuko Saito Cleary. 🗓️ 16 Sep 2025, 13:00–14:50 JST 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 🌐 English & Japanese Learn more and register: buff.ly/qAHKL6v #UNUat50

📰 This Thursday, join us for a BIG IDEAS Dialogue on combating mis-/disinformation through journalism with Hanako Montgomery, international correspondent at @cnn.com. 🗓️ 11 Sep. 2025, 18:00–19:00 JST 📍 Online & Tokyo 🌐 English Learn more ℹ️ buff.ly/YXxisHc #UNUat50

💧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

🗞️ In the August 2025 Edition of #UNUINSIGHTS: new research examining the impacts of the global agricultural trade on water inequity, wildfires and other climate action hotspots, as well as exciting academic and career opportunities. Read more and subscribe now: buff.ly/sU8Mi7x #UNUat50

UNU will host a conversation on multicultural exchange and peacebuilding in the AI era with Prof. Valerio de Cesaris, Rector of the University for Foreigners of Perugia. 🗓️ 8 Sep. 2025, 18:30–19:30 JST 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 🌐 English Register now 👉 buff.ly/2r6NpnY #UNUConversationSeries #UNUat50

The Number of People Exposed to Wildfires Nearly Doubles New research by @unuinweh.bsky.social reveals shocking numbers. Within the first two decades of the 21st century, the number of humans directly exposed to wildland wildfires increased by 40%, 85% of that in Africa. Read more: buff.ly/aF3orAn

TOMORROW, join us for a #BIGIDEAS dialogue on organizational sustainability with Juliane Dziumla, Associate Sustainability and Impact Officer at @unu-flores.bsky.social. 🗓️ 26 Aug, 18:00–19:00 JST 📍 Online via Zoom 🌐 English Register now 👉 buff.ly/OU3f4nU #UNUat50

Join us for a #BIGIDEAS dialogue on fostering meaningful environmental and social impact in the workplace with Juliane Dziumla, Associate Sustainability and Impact Officer at @unu-flores.bsky.social. 🗓️ Tue, 26 Aug, 18:00–19:00 JST 📍 Online 🌐 English 👉 buff.ly/OU3f4nU #UNUat50

💭 A recent survey reveals declining faith in democracy among European youth. To earn back young people's trust, "[d]emocracy must prove it can deliver tangible results," writes @apvjustino.bsky.social, Deputy Director of @unu-wider.bsky.social. Read more: go.unu.edu/fWQba #UNUYouthMonth

How do children visualize the #SDGs? 🔭 If you are in Tokyo, visit our exhibition featuring the top seven awardees of the Fifth National Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Children's Poster Contest in Japan 🔍 ℹ️ buff.ly/dI1fv2W #UNUat50 #UNUYouthMonth

“The big idea behind the @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social is that young people find in the UN a place to trust." — Felipe Paullier, Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs at last Friday's #BIGIDEAS dialogue 💡 #UNUYouthMonth #UNUat50 #YouthLeadPeace

JOIN US AT #TICAD9 SIDE EVENTS 📣 🔸 Governance in the Digital Era — Lessons for Africa (20 August): buff.ly/c4rvip9 🔸 Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education in Africa: Advancing Innovation for Sustainable Progress (20 August): buff.ly/RD8Cx8k #UNUat50

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 This visual summary shines a light on 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 and its vital role in achieving gender equal and health equitable futures. Read the full paper here: go.unu.edu/h266I

REGISTER BY 15:00 JST TODAY ✏️ Tomorrow, join us for a #BIGIDEAS dialogue with Dr. Felipe Paullier, Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs. 🗓️ 15 Aug, 18:00–19:00 JST 📍 Online & Tokyo 🌐 English Join us! ℹ️ buff.ly/gDOpohm #UNUYouthMonth #UNUat50 #YouthLead

CO-CREATING THE FUTURE WITH YOUTH 🌱 Hosted by a UNU youth — Yukiko Takei, yesterday's special #YouthDay UNU Conversation Series event featured a heartening conversation with François Taddei, Co-founder and President of @lpiparis.bsky.social, and Prof. @txm23.bsky.social, UNU Rector. #UNUYouthMonth

🌍 Around the world, young people are pushing for change, disrupting outdated systems, challenging old beliefs and creating innovative solutions 🌟 This #YouthDay is a reminder that it is time to let #YouthLead 👏 #UNUYouthMonth #UNUat50

🌍 #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

We are so excited to share that Professor @apvjustino.bsky.social has been appointed our next Director! We look forward to see her continue her invaluable work at UNU-WIDER! 👏

Prof. @apvjustino.bsky.social Appointed as Next Director of @unu-wider.bsky.social Bringing over two decades of experience researching inequality, governance and inclusive development, Prof. Justino is the first woman to lead UNU-WIDER. Her term will begin on 1 May 2026. ℹ️ buff.ly/R2y4ZgK

In this short video from the Transformative Urban Coalitions project, Dan Lert, Deputy Mayor of Paris, shares a stark message: the #ClimateCrisis is transforming cities and Paris is no exception. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhIu... @ununiversity.bsky.social wriclimate.bsky.social iied.bsky.social‬

💻 UNU VACANCIES: August 2025 📝 Interested in working at UNU? We have open positions in Germany, Malaysia and Portugal, as well as remote positions! Apply now: careers.unu.edu #Vacancies #NowHiring #JobOpportunities #UNCareers #RemoteJobs 📸 Daniel Gimbel / Unsplash

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

Young, brilliant and making waves! 💪 Around the world, youth are leading change across arenas 🌏 This month, we spotlight youth's contributions to a better future for all 🌟 Let’s celebrate the energy, creativity and drive of young people worldwide 🎉 #UNUYouthMonth #UNUat50

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

🗞️ In the July Edition of #UNUINSIGHTS: an appeal for the UN to transform and reframe language around escalating global challenges, our work on Africa’s development and new UNU partnerships for the #SDGs. View our latest works and academic and career opportunities at UNU: buff.ly/NESapTf #UNUat50

REGISTER BY 15:00 JST TODAY ⏰ Join us for a special event spotlighting the role of female leaders in shaping inclusive, peaceful and future-oriented international relations. 🗓️ 29 July 2025 🕔 17:00–18:30 JST 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 👉 buff.ly/6pSPuxK #UNUat50

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

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Programme Support @unu-iigh.bsky.social is seeking an intern to support internal coordination, documentation, research consolidation and communications activities related to its 20th anniversary initiatives. Apply by 31 July! 💻 buff.ly/LYA6Fu8 #UNCareers #PaidInternship

While UNSG's #UN80 reform initiative is crucial, the liquidity crisis risks short-term fixes over long-term resilience. True success lies in prioritizing intergenerational equity, foresight, and institutional stewardship for meaningful change. Read more: buff.ly/6bBawD2

Join us for a special event spotlighting the role of female leaders in shaping inclusive, peaceful and future-oriented international relations. 🗓️ 29 July 2025 🕔 17:00–18:30 JST 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo Learn more and register now: buff.ly/6pSPuxK #UNUat50

📢 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆! UNU-IIGH is hiring a 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 to lead strategic outreach, institutional visibility, and knowledge-sharing efforts. 🗓️𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Today, 21 July 2025 📍𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Kuala Lumpur 🔗Learn more and apply here: go.unu.edu/kJG5p

"It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build." — Nelson Mandela #MandelaDay is a reminder for us to continue Madiba's mission — establishing freedom and equality for all. Learn more: t.co/g3tnavs79U 📸 UN Photo/P Sudhakaran

🌟 Did you know UNU contributes to the realization of all 17 #SDGs? This year, we celebrate our 50th year of generating knowledge to transform the world through collaborative research and education. On today's #WorldEmojiDay, learn more about our history and impact: unu.edu/unuat50 #UNUat50

Join us for a #UNUConversationSeries event on the future of language education with Dr. Jun Saito, Founder and CEO of J PREP, a liberal arts afterschool program. 🗓️ 24 July 2025 ⏰ 18:30–19:30 JST 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 🌐 English Learn more and register by 23 July ℹ️ buff.ly/vcexW6y #UNUat50

The world faces interconnected crises — from climate change to global conflict. Now more than ever, the #SDGs offer a roadmap to peace, prosperity, and sustainability for all. We have the tools — it's time to act. Learn more about the #HLPF: buff.ly/9dLLfhW #2030Agenda

Don't miss tomorrow's #BIGIDEAS dialogue on gender-inclusive policies and agricultural systems with Dr. Nidhi Nagabhatla, Senior Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS. 🗓️ 15 July 2025 🕕 18:00 – 19:00 JST 📍 Online via Zoom 🌐 English Register now: buff.ly/X4lTet1 #UNUat50

🌊 Oceans make up 70% of the Earth—yet #SDG14 is still the least funded. #UNOC3 showed progress, but gaps remain. UNU-EHS expert Jack O'Connor breaks it down ahead of #HLPF. Read more: t.co/SiLm1JK1FE

EXHIBITION FOR PEACE: 80 Years Since the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bombings Experience Hiroshima’s transformation through VR, view photographs of the devastation caused by the bombs and explore the global movement for #NuclearDisarmament. ℹ️ buff.ly/3Eg4ISu #UNUat50

Happening now: #WSIS20🇨🇭 USG @gioasempre.bsky.social is engaging in key discussions on #DigitalCooperation, AI capacity building & the #GlobalDigitalCompact: 📍Meeting with Ömer Fatih Sayan & Ömer Abdullah Karagözoğlu 🇹🇷 📍FAIR Cities panel with @ununiversity.bsky.social on responsible AI in cities

#VACANCY: Knowledge Management & Communications Manager (PSA) Interested in leading @unu-iigh.bsky.social's communications, advocacy and knowledge management activities? Learn more and apply by 21 July: buff.ly/mVwVc8f #UNCareers #JobOpportunity #NowHiring #Vacancy

Join us for a #BIGIDEAS dialogue on gender-inclusive policies and agricultural systems with Dr. Nidhi Nagabhatla, Senior Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS. 🗓️ 15 July 2025 🕕 18:00 – 19:00 JST 📍 Online via Zoom 🌐 English Learn more and register now: buff.ly/X4lTet1 #UNUat50

UNU #VACANCIES: JULY 2025 🇨🇦🇩🇪🇲🇴🇲🇾🇯🇵🇺🇸 Interested in working at UNU? 🌏 Multiple research, finance, administrative and communications vacancies across the global UNU system are closing this July. Learn more and apply via careers.unu.edu. #NowHiring #UNCareers #JobOpportunities

📰 Featured in the June Edition of #UNUINSIGHTS: UNU’s contributions to #FFD4, momentum building for #COP30 and UNU's new partnerships and platforms for data-informed development. Read more and subscribe now: buff.ly/6ppyCVF #UNUat50

💡 Over 2B people faced financial hardships from healthcare in 2023. With $492B lost to tax avoidance in 2024, @unu-iigh.bsky.social calls for global tax reform to build equitable tax systems that support health, justice and governance. 📘 Learn more: buff.ly/kecEDm3 #UNUatFFD4

Will you be at #FFD4? UNU will host some side events at FFD4, facilitating critical discussions to strengthen the international financial architecture (#IFA) and accelerate sustainable development in low- and middle-income countries. Learn more and come join us: unu.edu/ffd4 #UNUatFFD4 #UNUat50