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

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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.

News 14 Oct 2022

UNU-FLORES Expands Its Collaboration and Partnership Activities over Summer

The past few months have been a productive and innovative period in terms of strengthening UNU-FLORES partnerships and collaboration.

News 26 Sep 2022

UNU-FLORES Brings Resource Nexus Perspective to Sustainability Discussion at Dresden World Trade Centre

Led by Sustainability Coordinator Juliane Dziumla, UNU-FLORES co-organized a panel discussion with the WTC, which included a range of representatives.

News 24 Jun 2022

Disaster Risks in an Interconnected World

At Nexus Seminar No. 57 on 25 April 2022, Dr. Zita Sebesvari, Deputy Director of UNU-EHS, analyzed ten worldwide disasters.

News 20 May 2022

Call for Action: Stockholm +100 Campaign – #FutureTheYouthWant

Picture our planet in the year 2072. As world leaders gather for the Stockholm+50 meeting in Sweden this June, we want to hear from the youth.