The UNU Hub Founding Fellows and Research Cluster leads pose for a photo with leadership from UNU-INWEH, Alberta Innovates, and UCalgary. Adrian Shellard photos, for the University of Calgary
The UNU Hub Founding Fellows and Research Cluster leads pose for a photo with leadership from UNU-INWEH, Alberta Innovates, and UCalgary. Adrian Shellard photos, for the University of Calgary Passion, enthusiasm and 'commitment to getting things done' draws UN think tank to partner with UCalgary water researchers On Dec 13, 2023, the University of Calgary made history, being named the home of the world's first United Nations University (UNU) Hub, through a partnership with the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH). It is the first Hub to be created by the UNU, and will focus on water research. The creation of the UNU Hub was formalized at the event by the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding between UCalgary and the UNU. UCalgary's UNU Hub on Empowering Communities to Adapt to Environmental Change will collaborate with UNU-INWEH, the UN's think tank on water, to develop the scientific understanding, solutions, and skilled workforce required to mitigate and adapt to climate threats that affect ecosystems, economies, personal safety, and ways of life around the world. "We are honoured to be chosen as the site of the world's first UNU Hub, building on our already substantial capacity in this very important area," says Dr. Ed McCauley, president and vice-chancellor. "UCalgary's researchers will expand our knowledge base and offer solutions to mitigate and manage the complex changes underway in our water resources.
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