Celebrating 15 years of #DRESDENconcept on the Elbe felt like pausing time to reflect on how science shapes real lives. Together with 42 partners, @unu-flores.bsky.social is shaping a better tomorrow. Let’s keep co-writing the next chapter. #UNUat50 #Sustainability #ResourceNexus

Swapping handshakes for high-fives at Dresden Sports Day powered by Silicon Saxony – proof that stepping out of routine and getting active turns colleagues into teammates and ideas come alive. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus #Sustainability

80 years of the UN Charter – still guiding us to unite for change. Celebrate #UNDay2025 with us in Dresden: 24 Oct 2025, 18:00, Plenarsaal Rathaus. Entry FREE, registration required: shorturl.at/FCQYi #80YearsUN #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus #Sustainability

Dresden’s streets became a vibrant hub of culture and connection at "Dresden is(s)t bunt" 2025. Over 200 organizations and thousands of voices showed me how our work at @unu-flores.bsky.social goes beyond resources – it’s about nurturing ties that bind us all. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

A call for bold ideas! The House of No Waste (HØW) competition by @unu-flores.bsky.social & partners invites young innovators to design resource-smart buildings and cities, where nothing valuable is lost and every choice counts. Learn more: houseofnowaste.org #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Welcomed Ms. Franziska Schubert, chairperson of Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in the Saxon State Parliament, to our @unu-flores.bsky.social office. Discussed Lusatia’s post-mining future as a space for innovation and resilience – change begins with bold partnerships. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

“Was man wirklich will, das schafft man auch!”  My doctoral supervisor’s motto has shaped my path and echoes in my work and at home. Today, I honor Prof. Coenenberg’s legacy – a champion of connections enduring inspiration at @unu-flores.bsky.social . shorturl.at/jNEhM #ResourceNexus

Ramoudane Orou Sannou’s PhD defense, co-supervised with Dr. Sabrina Kirschke, reminded us: agri-food #Sustainability isn’t just about crops, but about people – fair work, land rights, community & hope. More trees, less hunger. Congratulations! #ResourceNexus #UNUat50

Dr. Anish Ghimire’s visit at @unu-flores.bsky.social sparked fresh thinking on environmental impact. His expertise in life cycle assessment – evaluating impacts from creation to disposal – and Nepal case studies brought theory to practice for local & global solutions. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

New perspectives from our Korean interns, made possible by our K-eco partnership, enriches @unu-flores.bsky.social' work. Together, we tackle challenges from plastic pollution to battery waste. Progress in #Sustainability is a shared journey. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Cooperatives aren’t just economic entities but communities driving real change. Our research shows how shared effort and access to finance empower people – especially rural women – for lasting well-being. shorturl.at/EA9fB #UNUat50 #InternationalDayofCooperatives

Soil sustains our food, forests, and future – yet it’s often overlooked. @unu-flores.bsky.social connects soil, water, and climate to build resilience. Protecting soil means securing our shared future. #UNUat50 #InternationalSoilConservationDay #ResourceNexus #Sustainability

Welcomed the first cohort of International Masters in Water Security & Global Change at @unu-flores.bsky.social – an inspiring step in Global South-North collaboration via the ABCD-Centre. New ideas & connections, and a shared mission for a more sustainable future. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

At the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla, @unu-flores.bsky.social Vaibhav Aggarwal is amplifying smallholder voices – reminding us that bridging the $4 trillion gap takes courage, curiosity, and real solidarity in action. #UNUat50 #SDGs #FFD4

Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises are the creative sparks that shape resilient communities. On #MSMEDay, let’s recognize their power to turn local challenges into global solutions. 📸: pre-matter is a startup turning waste into valuable materials #UNUat50

Exploring an online university for STEM at the United Nations in New York reminded me: real progress on #SDG4 means making education accessible everywhere. 📸 With Rabab Fatima #UNUat50 #Sustainability #ResourceNexus

Even mined-out land can come back to life if we listen, collaborate, and dare to reimagine restoration. On #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, I’m reminded: renewal is possible, even in unexpected places. We can restore what's seemingly forgotten, together. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

What should learning at @ununiversity.bsky.social look like in a fast-changing world? At ‪@unu-flores.bsky.social, participants from different UNU‬ institutes came together to shape a UNU‬-wide vision for e-learning and make knowledge more accessible, together. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

New York’s steam and fog reveal the #ResourceNexus at work – water, energy, and air intertwined. True #Sustainability means seeing these connections – only then can we shape cities that are resilient and healthy for all. #WorldEnvironmentDay

Plastic is everywhere – oceans, soils, even within us. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s go beyond awareness. Together with K-Eco, @unu-flores.bsky.social seeks to #BeatPlasticPollution by turning this challenge from pollution to possibility. #UNUat50

On #WorldBicycleDay, I’m reminded how riding our tandem bike with my husband Thomas shows that real progress comes from moving forward together. Cycling is a simple but powerful way to support our planet and build healthier communities. Let’s keep pedaling forward! #UNUat50

On World Day for Cultural Diversity, our @unu-flores.bsky.social office turned into a global celebration – sharing food, dance, and stories from many cultures. Dialogue across cultures is essential for peace & sustainable development – our best ideas grow from many perspectives. #UNUat50

At @un.org HQ in NYC, I stood with Juwang Zhu & Johannes Cullmann in front of a #BerlinWall fragment – a powerful reminder that barriers can be overcome. @unu-flores.bsky.social’ #ResourceNexus approach links water, food, energy, waste, & other resources to drive real progress on the #SDGs. #UNUat50

Excited to see @tudresden.bsky.social ‬ secure 5 Clusters of Excellence! Proud that @unuflores contributed to the cluster proposals of REC² & CARE – bringing the #ResourceNexus approach to responsible electronics & sustainable construction. Collaboration drives real progress! #UNUat50

On #InternationalTeaDay, every cup connects us to communities like those in Tanzania. Our doctoral researcher Ally Mkumbukiy studies how tea growers face climate & economic challenges — and how supporting their resilience is key to a sustainable future. 🍵 #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

This year @unu-flores.bsky.social hosted the GlobalABC Annual Assembly in Dresden, gathering global experts to rethink how buildings shape our communities and climate future. Moving forward demands resilience and #Sustainability working hand in hand to transform how we live. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Celebrating research that drives change: At #DNC2025, Disha Gupta won the PRISMA Sustainability Assessment and Policy Award for work on irrigation and groundwater in Punjab, while the WEF Nexus Index team was recognized for advancing resource management. Congratulations! 📸 Victor Smolinski #UNUat50

At #DNC2025, I signed a Letter of Intent with @un-habitat.bsky.social Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach to advance resilient, sustainable cities through integrated resource management, education, and innovation. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Our @unu-flores.bsky.social office became a living canvas of color & shared joy, celebrating Noboborsho, Holi & Solar New Year with colleagues & families. As my husband, Thomas, perfectly put it: "It was a great pleasure to dive into the vibrant cultures of Asia." #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Art speaks when words fall short. At #DNC2025, Jens Galschiøt’s installations like “Freedom to Pollute” invited us to rethink what we accept as normal and reflect on the challenges ahead. Creativity & science together help us shape a more sustainable future. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Could healthier futures start where city life and nature quietly meet? On #WorldHealthDay, I’m inspired by our researcher Rayyan Sulieman’s work on Healthy Urban Human-Nature Partnerships – building cities that nurture every beginning and every future. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

As #DNC2025 closes, the real work begins. Thank you to all speakers, participants, partners, and my team who joined us in shaping solutions for a sustainable future. Together we exchange, collaborate, and co-create what’s next. 🌍 #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

From Nepal to Dresden – #DNC2025 dialogues revealed how local actions create global impact. Grateful for exchanges alongside @txm23.bsky.social with: 🇳🇵 H.E. Dr. Shail Rupakheti 🇩🇪 Regina Kraushaar and Boris Harbaum 🇺🇸Prof. Joseph Alcamo #GlobalGoals #ResourceNexus

Diplomacy in action at #DNC2025! Dialogues with 🇨🇴H.E. Yadir Salazar Mejía, 🇰🇷 Dr. Anne Juepner, 🇧🇩H.E. Muhammad Zulqar Nain, 🇺🇬H.E. Stephen Mubiru, 🇩🇪Prof. Dr. Jürgen Stamm, and 🇺🇸Prof. Joseph Alcamo highlighted one truth: #Sustainability thrives through collaboration. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Signed an MoU between @unu-flores.bsky.social and GeoSN at #DNC2025 to tap on cutting-edge geodata for nexus research, driving climate resilience and resource innovation. Thank you, President Ronny Zienert, for this wonderful collaboration. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

A historic milestone at #DNC2025 today! Proud to join Prof. @txm23.bsky.social, Prof. Dr. Ursula Staudinger & Prof. Dr. Jürgen Stamm for the signing of the UNU Hub on Climate Resilience & Sustainable Technologies (CREST) at @tudresden.bsky.social. #DNC2025 #ResourceNexus #Sustainability

The first day of #DNC2025 is here! Celebrating >10 years of nexus thinking & 50 years of @ununiversity.bsky.social, we’re continuing an exciting week on “The Future of Resources” fueled by inspiring sessions, ideas & real-world solutions. The future starts today. #ResourceNexus #UNUat50

Delighted to share this moment at #DNC2025 in #Dresden with @txm23.bsky.social and H.R.H. Princess Abze Djigma of #BurkinaFaso. Combining our expertise to drive positive change worldwide. #UNUat50 #Sustainability #ResourceNexus

Every second, a truckload of clothing is burned/buried. Our colleague Alavy Kifait Reza’s work rethinks textiles through the lens of the #ResourceNexus: upcycling fibers, reducing waste. Waste isn’t just what we throw away, but what we fail to value. #UNUat50 #ZeroWasteDay

Paris, city of lights, now ignites the future of learning. We're launching the UNU Hub, a collaboration between UNU and @lpiparis.bsky.social. A hub that empowers the youth to tackle global challenges, blending research with transformative learning. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Post-mining landscapes are opportunities to reimagine the future. Excited to collaborate with LMBV and explore solutions at #DNC2025, where Torsten Safarik will join us to discuss sustainable land restoration. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus #Sustainability

As glaciers melt, we're racing against time. Our ABCD concept is transforming urban landscapes into resilient ecosystems. This #WorldWaterDay, let's focus on what we can gain. Every drop counts and together, we can save the future. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus #Sustainability

It's time to act at #DNC2025 at Deutsches Hygiene Museum Dresden on 8-10 April. I'm inviting you to be part of something big and drive real change in resource management. We need to turn inaction into innovation. For more information: is.gd/7D0IE9 #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus #Sustainability

We met Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister of Saxony, to discuss internationalization. Our #ResourceNexus Lab REPOINT in Weißwasser collaborates globally & we support Saxony's cooperation with Uganda, aligning with @ununiversity.bsky.social's Global South strategy. #UNUat50 @txm23.bsky.social @bmz.de