UNEP-DHI is looking for a (full time) Intern or a (part time) Student Assistant with a strong communications profile. The application deadline is 26th April 2023. Expected starting date is as soon as possible.
UNEP is active at the UN 2023 Water Conference and together with the Government of Indonesia, they have organized a side event with a theme “From UNEA to General Assembly: Taking action for Sustainable Lake Management – as a catalyst to accelerate global commitment in the Water Action Agenda.”
The UNEP-DHI Centre is currently conducting a capacity needs assessment for decision making and evidence-based policy advisory in six African Union member states. The study aims to determine the systemic and institutional capacity for reporting water sector progress through WASSMO across the continent.
UNEP Freshwater Unit is recruiting an Associate Programme Management Officer to join the implementation of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) Congo project. Deadline for applications is April 10th 2023.
WEBINAR
This webinar brought together colleagues from UNEP-DHI, UNEP, European Investment Bank, the Global Partnership on Marine Litter, and DHI to discuss the knowledge sharing, data and monitoring needs to enable action, investments, and policies to address marine litter and plastic pollution globally.
The report highlights the potential of using freshwater ecosystems to implement nature-based solutions (NbS) to tackle the triple planetary crisis – climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution. It draws from lessons learned from the implementation of different projects in Afghanistan, Albania, El-Salvador, Haiti, Kenya, Morocco, and Tanzania.
Join the international community to celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2023. Meet experts as they discuss the importance of restoring wetlands ecosystems and share success stories during the webinar.
UNEP’s Freshwater Ecosystem Unit is looking to recruit a UNV to carry out environmental monitoring and reporting in the water space. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 14th December 2022.
Join UNEP-DHI and CTCN on October 12th for the launch of this new publication, featuring cases and lessons learnt from implementing NBS in the region.
Lake Turkana and its river basins are vital for the people, economies and wildlife of both Kenya and Ethiopia. Given the region’s historic vulnerability to drought, it was a surprise to many when devastating floods hit lakeside settlements in 2020. However, a recent study by the UNEP-DHI indicates that such floods may become a more regular occurrence in years to come…
A cascade of challenges- from climate change and COVID 19 to rising conflict- is widening the inequalities in living conditions across the world. Rapid urbanization is exacerbating many of the challenges. If the pledge of the 2030 Agenda to leave no one behind is to be met, urgent action is needed in extending basic infrastructure, including water and sanitation, to all.
Until the 30th of September 2022, all stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations, civil society, academic institutions, the scientific community, the private sector, and others, have a chance to contribute their inputs on the themes proposed for the UN 2023 Water Conference.
UNEP DHI Partnership – Centre on Water and Environment
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