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What does #WaterBankruptcy really mean and what are some misconceptions? In a new Forbes article, UNU-INWEH Director and the architect behind the water bankruptcy concept, Prof. Kaveh Madani, breaks down 13 potential misconceptions surrounding water bankruptcy. Read more: unu.edu/inweh/news/1...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Could 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. Read the full story now: unu.edu/inweh/articl...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

UNU-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.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

UNU-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...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Our 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. Read more: unu.edu/inweh/press-...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

In 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...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

UNU-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.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

UNU-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...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

UNU-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?...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A 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.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Can 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. Read more: unu.edu/inweh/news/e...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

At #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.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

UNU-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.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"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?...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

During #UNGA81, Secretary-General António Guterres called for stronger global oversight of AI and greater attention to the risks posed by rapidly advancing technologies.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

While 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...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

WMO’s latest "State of Global Water Resources" report highlights growing pressures on rivers, glaciers and freshwater storage—echoing findings from our landmark "Global Water Bankruptcy" report. Read the full report: library.wmo.int/idurl/4/69923 Read the full GWB report: unu.edu/inweh/collec...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani is featured in the latest issue of Smart Water Magazine, exploring the growing water demands of AI and the need to account for the environmental costs of an increasingly digital world. Read the full story in Smart Water Magazine: e.issuu.com/embed.html?d...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

During #ClimateWeekNYC, UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani made the case that the world has entered an “era of water bankruptcy” — drawing on key findings from the "Global #WaterBankruptcy" report. Read the report: collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:10...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

After years of dedicated service to UNU-INWEH, we bid a fond farewell to our colleague Imelda Pangantihon. We thank Imelda for her dedication and contributions to UNU-INWEH and wish her every success in her next chapter.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

UNU-INWEH is offering #freeonlinecourse, Drought Monitoring with Google Earth Engine, which introduces practical tools for analyzing drought using remote sensing, drought indices and cloud-based geospatial technologies. Register through the UNU-INWEH Online Learning Centre: lc.unu.edu

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join UNU-INWEH Director and 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Prof. Kaveh Madani at McGill University’s BRACE Water Day 2026 where he will deliver the keynote address, exploring the mounting pressures on global water systems. Learn more and register now: go.unu.edu/lrg4p

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In our next #ScienceTalk, Climate, Health and Security Lead, Prof. Mark Maslin will examine the evolution of human societies throughout history to determine whether there is an appropriate start date . Register now: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

During #ClimateWeekNYC, UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani delivered the opening keynote at the "The Closed Budget: Who Draws From a Bankrupt Account" side event exploring the Global #WaterBankruptcy paradigm. Read the full report: collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:10...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

UNU-INWEH and UNEP, with support from EU HERA, convened the "Wastewater Surveillance for Africa Initiative: Strengthening Surveillance at Major Transport Hubs" workshop in Nairobi, Kenya.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

UNU-INWEH’s Saleem Ali explores how systems thinking, industrial ecology and inclusive governance can foster cooperation around shared resources—for a more sustainable future for people and the planet. Watch the full video now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIGT...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A UNU-INWEH policy brief explores the albedo-carbon double win, highlighting the importance of mixed-species, moderate-density forests in hydrologically viable areas while avoiding high fire-risk zones. Read more: unu.edu/sites/defaul...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

During #ClimateWeekNYC2026 and on the sideline of the #UNGA81 in New York, UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani discussed the realities of Global #WaterBankruptcy and encouraging action for water sustainability for people, communities and future generations.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On the sideline of the #UNGA81 in New York, UNU-INWEH and the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) signed a five-year MOU to advance policy-relevant research and knowledge exchange across the Himalayan region. Read the full press release: unu.edu/inweh/news/u...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

At the SDGs in Brazil event in New York, held at the COSOC Chamber of UN Headquarters, UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani explored the growing impacts of water bankruptcy drawing on the landmark "Global Water Bankruptcy" report. Read the full report: collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:10...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

As UNU-INWEH marks its 30th anniversary, we are collaborating with HEC Montréal, the UN’s first partnership in Canada dedicated to executive education. Read the full press release: unu.edu/inweh/news/u...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

During #ClimateWeekNYC 2026, join UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani for The Closed Budget: Who Draws From a Bankrupt Account? side event to explore the critical links between water and energy, and what resource constraints mean for a sustainable future. Register now: luma.com/ffi-water-en...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"If we call it simply a crisis, we're not doing it justice." UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani spoke at New York Climate Week to make the case that the world has entered an "era of water bankruptcy." Read our full report now: collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:10...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In our next #ScienceTalk, Esther Oyedele, Science Outreach and Policy Engagement Fellow at UNU-INWEH Global Lab for Environmental Intelligence, will explore the connections between climate change, groundwater, and water security. Register now: go.unu.edu/NU53N

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join us in partnership with Lund University and UNU Hub WICE on 24 Sept for a dialogue on gender-inclusive transboundary water governance—and how gender inclusion can move from participation to meaningful influence.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

UNU-INWEH and ISW are launching the Canadian Youth Parliament for Water, a new platform connecting and empowering the next generation of water leaders across Canada. Supported by the Government of Québec through the Canadian Relations Support Program (PARC). Applications opening soon!

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Congratulations to the three current UN-system figures featured on The Independent's Climate 100 List 2026, who are making a positive and significant difference to turn the tide on the climate crisis. Read more: www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

UNU-INWEH's Learning Centre offers a range of free, self-paced online courses, developed by experts and designed to help learners build practical skills for today’s sustainability challenges. Register now: lc.unu.edu

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Congratulations to Prof. Kaveh Madani on receiving the 2026 #StockholmWaterPrize — the world’s most prestigious award for outstanding achievements in the water sector during #WorldWaterWeek in Stockholm. Read more: go.unu.edu/mn33l

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

UNU-INWEH’s Dr. Osama Ali Maher joined Master of Water Resources students at Lund University for a hands-on simulation examining regional climate risks, water impacts and preparedness decisions through the UNU Hub on Water in a Changing Environment (WICE). Best of luck for the year ahead!

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

UNU-INWEH researchers are bringing evidence to the forefront of some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Our Policy Briefs distil complex research into concise, accessible insights designed to support evidence-based decision-making and policy action. Explore more: unu.edu/inweh/public...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani explains what #WaterBankruptcy means and what is causing irreversible damage to our water systems. Next week at #ClimateWeekNYC, Prof. Madani will explore the critical links between water, climate, people and the planet. Learn more: www.climateweeknyc.org

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani will discuss #waterbankruptcy as a present-day reality affecting supply chains, operating costs and business resilience at the SDGS in Brazil event in New York. Register now: sdgsinbrazil.vercel.app?sdgs2026

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Shaping the future of water in Asia and the Pacific! UNU-INWEH is co-convening the UN Water Conference Academic Hub: Asia and the Pacific Consultation to inform key messages ahead of the 2026 #UNWaterConference. Register now: utsmeet.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Can artificial intelligence help address global water bankruptcy? A new article, “AI and Global Water Bankruptcy: Opportunities and Challenges,” explores how AI can support water resource management. Read now: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In our next #ScienceTalk, Michael Stanley-Jones, Environmental Policy and Governance Fellow, examines how learner-centred e-learning can advance environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and poverty reduction. Register now: go.unu.edu/pHiIm

In our next #ScienceTalk, Michael Stanley-Jones, Environmental Policy and Governance Fellow at UNU-INWEH, examines how learner-centred e-learning can advance environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and poverty reduction.

Register now: https://go.unu.edu/pHiIm

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What does hope look like in a changing climate? In "The Hard Work of Hope", Robert Sandford, Senior Government Relations Advisor for Global Climate Emergency Response at UNU-INWEH, reflects on the importance of hope as our cryosphere changes. Watch now: youtu.be/tS8EgSVWOiU

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

“We can take action on making a change.”   UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani participated in the official in-depth review of SDG 6 to discuss how science can help governments make better decisions.

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The Caspian Sea is shrinking and human activity is a major contribution.  Research by UNU-INWEH found that the Caspian sea has lost roughly 24,000 km² of surface area since the mid-1990s — an area approaching the size of Sicily.  Read more about the findings now: go.unu.edu/p1VIS

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UNU-INWEH @unuinweh.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Richmond Hill Mayor, David West, paid a visit to UNU-INWEH's office to congratulated Director Prof. Kaveh Madani on receiving the 2026 #StockholmWaterPrize. UNU-INWEH is headquartered in Richmond Hill since April 2024 after its relocation from Hamilton.

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