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The latest news, announcements and press releases from UNU-FLORES

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News 01 Feb 2023

SMART-WaterDomain International Workshop Strengthens European-Japanese Collaboration for Water Reuse

Almost half of the world's population could suffer severe water stress by as early as 2030, with the global demand for water set to outstrip supply.

News 24 Jan 2023

UNU-FLORES Renews MoU with K-eco, Anticipates Extensive Collaboration in 2023

UNU-FLORES welcomed a delegation from the Korea Environment Corporation (K-ECO).

News 23 Dec 2022

UNU-FLORES Congratulates Andrea Müller on Her Successful Doctoral Defence

Dr. Müller started work on her dissertation in 2017 and graduated magna cum laude.

News 23 Dec 2022

UNU-FLORES Ends 2022 with 10-year Anniversary Celebrations

10th Meeting of the UNU-FLORES International Advisory Committee

News 20 Dec 2022

United Nations University Represented at COP15

Negotiations held throughout COP15 resulted in a commitment to protecting at least 30% of the world’s land and sea areas by 2030.

News 14 Dec 2022

Greening the Blue Report 2022 Shows UN System Accelerating Efforts on Environmental Governance and Environmental Training

The annual Greening the Blue Report provides UN system-wide data on management functions and environmental impact.

News 23 Nov 2022

Supporting the Reduction of Plastic Pollution via Nexus Governance Solutions in South Korea

As one of the biggest environmental problems caused by humankind, plastic waste accounts for 80% of all marine pollution.

News 14 Nov 2022

‘Walking the Talk’ at UNU-FLORES: Sustainability in Focus and the Power of the ‘Nudge’

Sustainability and the mindful use of natural resources are an integral aspects to the mission of UNU-FLORES.

News 04 Nov 2022

Dresden Celebrates United Nations Day

Initiatives and institutions across Dresden gathered in the city’s Town Hall last night for UN Day, under the theme Promoting a Culture of Peace.

Press Release 02 Nov 2022

Dresden’s City Hall Celebrates United Nations Day on 3 November

To celebrate United Nations Day (24 October), Dresden's City Hall will organize a festive event on Thursday, 3 November 2022.

News 28 Oct 2022

What Have COVID-19 Lockdowns Meant for Air Pollution? UNU-FLORES Investigates

A new study by UNU-FLORES measured the levels of air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with some surprising results.

News 20 Oct 2022

From Coal Mining to a Green Economy – the Impact of NEXtra Core

The NEXtra Core project aims to explore new avenues for just energy transition studies, with a focus on building partnerships for the Global South.