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@unuinweh.bsky.socialCould escaping the summer heat create new challenges for cooler destinations?
In her new article for The Conversation, UNU-INWEH scientist Mehri Khosravi, explores how climate change is reshaping summer travel patterns.
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@unuinweh.bsky.socialUNU-INWEH participated in the 44th #UNWaterMeeting in Rome, joining UN-Water Members and Partners to advance global water and sanitation priorities, including preparations for the #2026UNWaterConference in Abu Dhabi and priorities for the years ahead.
@unuinweh.bsky.socialUNU-INWEH is proud to present the 2026 Youth Champion in Environmental Action and Awareness Award during the 8th Annual International Peace Festival.
Register now and join us as we celebrate the achievements of these inspiring individuals: www.eventbrite.ca/e/8th-annual...
@unuinweh.bsky.socialOur new policy brief, in partnership with Geneva Water Hub, examines the often-overlooked role of water in the spread of AMR and warns that routine water-quality testing may not detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistance genes.
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@unuinweh.bsky.socialIn our next #ScienceTalk, Executive Director of the UNU Hub on Water in a Changing Environment (WICE), Dr. Rolf Larsson, will explore the role of precipitation as the starting point of the hydrological cycle.
Register now: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
@unuinweh.bsky.socialUNU-INWEH Director and 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Prof. Kaveh Madani delivered the keynote address at McGill University’s Brace Water Day 2026, exploring growing pressures on global water systems and the transformations needed to strengthen water security and resilience.
@unuinweh.bsky.socialUNU-INWEH, in partnership with the University of Delaware, is offering a #FreeOnlineCourse, Introduction to Wind Power, exploring how wind behaves, the design and aerodynamics of modern wind turbines, and how wind farms operate.
Register now: lc.unu.edu/courses/cour...
@ununiversity.bsky.socialReposted by @unuinweh.bsky.socialIs #WaterBankruptcy just a new metaphor for the water crisis? 🚱
In a @forbes.com article, @unuinweh.bsky.social Director @kavehmadani.bsky.social debunks 13 misconceptions about water bankruptcy and explains why understanding the concept helps us take the right course of action.
@unuinweh.bsky.socialUNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani sat down with Asia Inside Out at the Asia Society Policy Institute, to talk about the concept of “Global Water Bankruptcy” and the pressures facing agriculture.
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/FIXnFlB0fME?...
@unuinweh.bsky.socialA delegation from the Government of Uzbekistan, led by First Deputy Minister of Justice Makhmud Istamov, visited the UNU-INWEH HQ office in Richmond Hill and held a bilateral meeting. The visit strengthens cooperation ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
@unuinweh.bsky.socialCan AI help prepare our electricity grids for a changing climate?
Our new policy brief explores how domain-informed AI can help strengthen energy planning AND support the transition to more reliable, low-carbon electricity systems.
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@asiapolicy.asiasociety.orgReposted by @unuinweh.bsky.social"There is nothing you do for water within your borders that doesn't serve the world."
In the latest episode of Asia Inside Out, ASPI's @faamer.bsky.social speaks with @unuinweh.bsky.social's @kavehmadani.bsky.social about how water can be a foundation for international cooperation and stability.
@unuinweh.bsky.socialAt #CLARExchange2026 in Arusha, Tanzania, UNU-INWEH engaged in meaningful conversations and shared insights on how science can strengthen water security, climate adaptation & resilience. We are turning knowledge into meaningful action for more climate-resilient communities.
@unuinweh.bsky.socialUNU-INWEH welcomed MPP Stephanie Smyth to our Richmond Hill headquarters today to meet our team and learn more about our work on water, environment and health. The visit included a productive discussion on strengthening collaboration between UNU-INWEH and Queen’s Park.
@unuinweh.bsky.social"Sustainability must become a culture."
Rector of the UNU and Under-Secretary-General of the UN, Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, shared his thoughts on the importance of sustainability during "Meet the Laureate" at World Water Week in Stockholm.
You can watch the full session: youtu.be/RyQuXQ9kojk?...
@unuinweh.bsky.socialIn a new article for Forbes by UNU-INWEH Director Kaveh Madani, he addresses 13 potential misconceptions about the concept of #WaterBankruptcy, what it means for policy, and why bankruptcy is not doom.
Read here: www.forbes.com/sites/kavehm...
@unuinweh.bsky.socialWater Bankruptcy Is More Than You Think—13 Misconceptions To Avoid www.forbes.com/sites/kavehm...
@unuinweh.bsky.socialDuring #UNGA81, Secretary-General António Guterres called for stronger global oversight of AI and greater attention to the risks posed by rapidly advancing technologies.
@unuinweh.bsky.socialWhile the world grappled with COVID-19, another problem was unfolding New research by UNU-INWEH researchers examines attitudes toward violence against women and older adults in Ghana, Kenya & Uganda.
Read more now: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
@asiapolicy.asiasociety.orgReposted by @unuinweh.bsky.socialIn the latest from #AsiaInsideOut, @faamer.bsky.social speaks with @kavehmadani.bsky.social from @unuinweh.bsky.social on global water bankruptcy and what it means for Asia. Catch the full episode on our YouTube: youtu.be/FIXnFlB0fME?...
