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UNU-FLORES NEWSLETTER
2019/01
Dear Readers,

Although women make up only 30% of researchers in natural science and tech disciplines, these #WomenInScience are tackling some of the most pressing challenges to sustainable development. On 11 February, UNU-FLORES joined the call of the International Day for Women and Girls in Science and celebrated the inspirational women in our team.

Read about the work of some of these changemakers below: such as the conclusion of the year-long SludgeTec project led by Dr Tamara Avellán and Dr Serena Caucci or the journey of Visiting Scholar Natalia Jiménez to identify viable solution to Colombia’s water dilemmas with our Waste Management Unit.

Despite these positive examples, there are still significant barriers to an inclusive science, such as poor retention, advancement, and reintegration policies. Well, it is not too late to make a #GlobalGoals resolution supporting Goal 5, for example. Because giving a voice to all means empowering everyone independent of gender identity and not leaving anyone behind!

Best regards,
Edeltraud Guenther
Director, UNU-FLORES

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CAMPAIGN

Season’s Greetings: Same Goals, Renewed Resolve


This 2019, make a #GlobalGoals resolution: download one or more of our digital cards and share among your community! Find Out More >>

 

NEWS

SludgeTec Closing Workshop: Validating Sustainable Options for Wastewater Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean


The year-long SludgeTec project comes to a close with a final workshop in Mexico on validating options for sustainable wastewater systems. Read More >>

 

NEWS

Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture: Exchanging Knowledge in Colombia


Over 40 participants gathered in Bogota to share possible solutions for improving the Colombian regulatory framework for promoting the Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture (SUWA). Read More >>

NEWS

DNC2017 Honoured at the Dresden Congress Awards: Wins 2nd Place for “Focus Dresden”


Every two years the City of Dresden honours dedicated scientists, entrepreneurs, and organisations that have successfully organised congresses and conferences in Dresden. Read More >>

Greening Construction by Using Wood

How sustainable is wood? At Nexus Seminar No. 34, Prof. Peer Haller of TU Dresden explains. Read More >>
 

Opportunity to Do Science Communication During Internship

In this interview, we talk to Cornel Dick from Germany on his internship experience at UNU-FLORES. Read More >>
 

Scarcity in the Midst of Abundance: Colombia’s Water Situation and How SUWA Can Address It

At Nexus Seminar No. 33, Visiting Scholar Natalia Jiménez explored a viable solution to Colombia’s water dilemmas. Read More >>
 

Composting: Learning from Cajicá, Colombia

Cajicá is one of the five cities identified for their strong approach to waste management by UN Environment. Our team made a field visit to learn more about composting in the Colombian city. Read More >>
 

Model Diversity in Nexus Research: The More the Merrier

Our researchers discussed the potential and challenge of adding the ecosystem perspective to nexus tools at the international conference 'Water Science for Impact'. Read More >>
 

Experts Argue Site-Specific Forest Management Requires Attention to Protect Resources

Experts discuss multifunctional plantation management at UNU-FLORES's session at the 4th International Congress on Planted Forests. ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Read More >>
 

What We Can Learn from Corporate Reporting When Studying the Nexus

At Nexus Seminar No. 32, Prof. Thomas Guenther of TU Dresden shared the lessons from corporate reporting that nexus research could incorporate. ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Read More >>

FEATURE

‘Effective Waste Management Begins at Home’: Interview with Dr Sunil Kumar


How can we make a difference to better manage waste? We speak to our Alexander von Humboldt Visiting Scholar from India. Read More >>


RECENT PUBLICATIONS


JOURNAL ARTICLES

Assessing Sustainability of Wastewater Management Systems in a Multi-Scalar, Transdisciplinary Manner in Latin America, Water
A main obstacle in wastewater management in Latin America is the lack of a regionally relevant sustainability assessment framework. This study seeks to address that gap. More Here >>

Organic Waste Buyback as a Viable Method to Enhance Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Looking to improve municipal solid waste management including from a governance perspective, this paper points out the benefits of organic waste buyback programmes. More Here >>

Potential of Deficit and Supplemental Irrigation under Climate Variability in Northern Togo, West Africa, Water
This study evaluates five irrigation management strategies concerning their impact on the variability of yields between seasons and how to improve yield potential. More Here >>

Why We Should Include Soil Structural Dynamics of Agricultural Soils in Hydrological Models, Water
This review summarises published findings on the quantitative effects of different agricultural management practices on soil hydraulic properties and the subsequent response of the water balance components. More Here >>
 

BOOK CHAPTERS

A Water-Energy-Food Nexus and Sustainability in Encyclopedia of Sustainability in Higher Education
The nexus between water, energy, and food is at the heart of studies on sustainable development. More Here >>

Promoting Waste-to-Energy: Nexus Thinking, Policy Instruments, and Implications for the Environment in Current Developments in Biotechnology & Bioengineering: Waste Treatment Processes for Energy Generation
This chapter discusses how we may use various policy instruments to promote waste-to-energy to maximise its benefits for society. More Here >>

Water Security and Sustainability in Encyclopedia of Sustainability in Higher Education
This chapter helps define water security and how it relates to sustainability. More Here >>

 

PROCEEDINGS

Sustainability of Wastewater Systems: Current and Future Perspectives – An Assessment Workshop
In Panajachel, Guatemala, the SludgeTec project team assessed, with stakeholders, the status quo of wastewater systems in the region. Download Here >>

 

POPULAR PRESS ARTICLES

Afforestation Increases Water Supply – But Only with These Considerations, SDG Knowledge Hub
In this guest article, our researchers explore the factors to consider for afforestation to indeed increase water supply. Read More >>

Looking to Nature: Mobilising Constructed Wetlands for Resource Recovery, SDG Knowledge Hub
Providing functioning sanitation systems not only offsets public health threats, it could also act as a channel to convert our waste into resources. Read More >>

Nachhaltiges Wirtschaften lohnt sich, Springer Professional
Companies that consider environmental and social aspects of supply chain management minimise risks and improve their future viability, argues Prof. Edeltraud Guenther. Read More >>


SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

 

FACEBOOK

Last month we welcomed Minister of State Thomas Schmidt from the Saxon Ministry for Environment and Agriculture. See More >>

 

TWITTER

What’s your message to #WomenInScience? UNU researchers take action on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. See More >>


UPCOMING EVENTS

4 March 2019 | CONFERENCE
“Monitoring SDG 6.3” at 5th Arab Water Week in Amman, Jordan

11 March 2019 | CONFERENCE
“Recycling Summit 2019” in Singapore, Singapore

3–5 June 2020 | CONFERENCE
“Dresden Nexus Conference 2020: Circular Economy in a Sustainable Society” in Dresden, Germany


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