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 Dear Readers,
The spring conference season has been in full swing, and UNU-FLORES has enjoyed the many opportunities to share our latest research and engage with you all at several exciting events. Whether through stimulating conversations on bridging the science-policy gap at the Nexus 2018 Conference in Chapel Hill, the enlightening observations shared at our assessment workshop in Guatemala, or the turnout for our launch events of the World Water Development Report 2018 – we have taken away valuable insights and inspiration from these interactions.
In return, we also hope to provide you useful insights in our latest publication on moving from the concept to the implementation of the Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture. And, with the launch of our updated and improved Nexus Tools Platform (NTP 2.0), we hope to inspire and enrich your research and implementation initiatives.
Whether through our many interesting events, projects, and publications or via Twitter, Facebook, and our website, we look forward to new opportunities to share and engage in the months to come!
Best regards,
Kai Schwärzel
Officer-in-Charge, UNU-FLORES
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NEWS
5 Things You Need to Know about Nexus Tools Platform 2.0
In its beta version, UNU-FLORES’s NTP 2.0 offers new, improved, and more interactive features, promising a smoother and more pleasant user experience for nexus-oriented researchers. Here are five things you need to know about it. Read More >> |
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NEWS
UNU-FLORES Launches World Water Development Report 2018
Nature-based solutions can play an important role in improving the supply and quality of water and reducing the impact of natural disasters, according to the UN's WWDR2018. Read More >> |
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 NEWS
Taking the Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture from Concept to Implementation
UNU-FLORES publishes the first book to deal with the safe use of wastewater in agriculture (SUWA) from a nexus perspective. Read More >>
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Guatemala’s Wastewater Situation in 10 Images
Through the power of visuals, this series walks you through the current situation with wastewater in Guatemala, using the example of the Lake Atitlán Basin. Read More >>
Does Nature Have the Solutions to Our Water Problems?
On 22 March, we celebrated World Water Day to draw attention to the importance of water for humankind and our planet. The theme of this year’s World Water Day is ‘Nature for Water.’ Read More >>
Water Governance Is a Core Component of Development
Nexus Seminar No. 27 highlighted the importance of water governance adaptation in national development strategies. Read More >>
UNU-FLORES Showcases Nexus Observatory at Chapel Hill Conference
Dr Mathew Kurian took the Nexus Observatory to the Nexus 2018 conference. Read More >>
Fostering Nexus Thinking in Iran
On the shores of Iran's shrinking Lake Urmia, scientists and practitioners discuss how the Nexus Approach can help Iran face its numerous water challenges at a workshop convened by UNU-FLORES and the University of Tabriz from 12–13 November. Read More >>
‘It Pays to Account for Natural Resources’: Prof. Edeltraud Günther
At Nexus Seminar No. 28, Prof. Edeltraud Günther spoke on why natural resources accounting is good for business. Read More >>
The State of the Nexus Approach 2017
Scientists and practitioners focus on providing examples of implementing the Nexus Approach. Read More >>
The Nexus Project Cluster Launched
The initiative investigates the nexus regarding its impacts on societal challenges like public health, rural-urban development, circular economy, and increasing social welfare. Read More >>
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 FEATURE
‘Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture Means to Achieve Sustainable Development’: An Interview with Natalia Jiménez
Our visiting scholar, an International Climate Protection Fellow (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation), shares her insights on the Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture (SUWA). Read More >>
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Improved Water Consumption Estimates of Black Locust Plantations in China’s Loess Plateau, Forests
This study provides a basis for and advances the argument for the development of more sustainable forest management strategies, which better balance forest-related ecosystem services such as soil conservation and water supply. Download Here >>
BOOKS
Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture: From Concept to Implementation
This book offers a broad and global level description of the current status of wastewater use in agriculture and then brings the readers to various places in the MENA region and Europe to explain how some countries and regions have addressed the challenges during implementation. More Here >>
Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture: Good Practice Examples (in Persian)
Seventeen interesting case studies gathered from around the world on wastewater reuse in agriculture are presented in this book. All cases provide first-hand information as they have been authored by the experts who implemented these cases or monitored their progress closely for years. Now available in Persian. Download Here >>
WORKING PAPER
Wastewater Management in the Basin of Lake Atitlan: A Background Study
This working paper presents a study on the current wastewater management situation in the basin of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Based on the study performed in 2017, sustainable wastewater management strategies should be developed to address the problems of inappropriate wastewater management in the region. Download Here >>
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FACEBOOK
¡Vamonos! #SludgeTec Project Manager Angela Hahn opens our Guatemala workshop by explaining the project objectives. See More >> |
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TWITTER
At #ijf18 science communicators from @UNU_FLORES & @UNUMERIT discussed challenges facing climate change reporting & ideate possible solutions. See More >> |
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