On the horizon: the 2025 Dresden Nexus Conference #ResourceNexus

Watch this📺 about our w/ the work Global Alliance for Buildings & Constr. (GlobalABC). GlobalABC had the Annual Assembly in Dresden. Our Rector Prof. @tmarwala spoke at the opening. Our Director Prof. @edelguenther also presented during the Annual Assembly. #ResourceNexus

1 week until #UNDAY 2025 in Dresden! Join us at City Hall as we spotlight education in this year’s commemoration with our partners. Prep is in full swing — don’t miss it! Register here: https://t.co/IkJDeEH0X0 📸: Lutz Michen

Generation Restoration e.V. visited UNU-FLORES for an exchange on enhancing cooperation in sustainable resource management and ecosystem restoration. The meeting highlighted common interests in the #ResourceNexus and ways to better connect people and nature in advancing the SDGs.

UNU-FLORES & LMBV welcomed Brazil’s mining experts for 3 days of dialogue, site visits, and knowledge exchange on post-mining landscapes and sustainable recovery. #ResourceNexus

From Sudan to Singapore Our doctoral researchers are rethinking how cities can thrive sustainably. On#WorldHabitatDay, explore their work on Urban Planetary Health & zero-waste design. https://t.co/qVEmhu5O9o #DresdenNexusConference2025 #ResourceNexus #UNUat50

At the DLGS Summer School 2025 in Dresden, UNU-FLORES doctoral researchers shared #ResourceNexus perspectives on decarbonization, eco-industrial parks, procurement, land–water–forest linkages, urban sprawl & water management. #UNUat50

Ghada Amin, doctoral researcher at UNU-FLORES, has been awarded the Global Citizen certificate by the Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden) for promoting the ethos global citizenship and inclusion. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Watch this short recap video on the House of No Waste (HØW) Competition information webinar The future of building is not in creating more waste, but in designing systems that eliminate it. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/Oh6DMmPnIr Our next info webinar 22 Sep. 2025.

Master’s students in Water Security and Global Change explored Lusatia, from open cast mines to post mining lakes, gaining insights into regional transformation and resource management. #ResourceNexus

Our doctoral researcher, Berthy Kpiebaya represented UNU-FLORES at Building Bridges 2025, presenting on electronics’ environmental footprint in the Global South.

We welcomed a team from AUST 🇧🇩 led by the VC. Together with our UNU-FLORES colleagues, we explored future research & joint initiatives #ResourceNexus

The UNU-FLORES team from Dresden visited our Weisswasser branch office to gain a first-hand impression of our work in the Lusatia region. As part of the visit, they toured Weisswasser, observed active mining, and concluded the day at a tranquil lake that had once been a mine.

Watch our 1-min recap of Dresden is(s)t bunt! A celebration of connections, culture & community. As a Dresden-based institute, we value engaging locally and look forward to UN Day in Oct on education. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

At #ReMining2025, participants explored who decides if mining begins, bringing community voices into discussions on mine waste, recycling & post-mining future. #ResourceNexus

From Bangkok to Dresden Prof. Wenchao Xue (AIT) visited UNU-FLORES via ABCD-Centre, sharing insights on watershed management, wastewater treatment & microplastics. She met our researchers to explore collaborations and highlights the serious impact of microplastics in this video.

Celebrating 15 years of DRESDEN-concept! With 43 partner institutions, the network drives collaboration, research, and innovation. Proud that our Director, Prof. @edelguenther, serves on the board. #DRESDENconcept #Research

On #WorldLakeDay we highlight the vital role of lakes, At our restoration workshop with 30+ countries, we showcased how former mines in Lusatia became sustainable lakes and landscapes. #ResourceNexus

Media Alert: UNU-FLORES & partners launch the House of No Waste international ideas competition! Calling young architects, engineers, planners & designers to reimagine public projects through circular economy & human-centered design. https://t.co/CjZZ0v8Z2e

State Secretary visits UNU-FLORES State Secretary Prof. Dr. Heike Graßmann met Prof. @edelguenther and then toured of our space-efficient, upcycled office committed to sustainability. #UNUat50 #ResourceNexus

Alavy, our doctoral researcher from Bangladesh, met with the Amb. of Bangladesh to discuss potential avenues for collaboration. Earlier in April, the Ambassador attended the Dresden Nexus Conference and participated in the Policy Dialogue. #ResourceNexus #UNUat50