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Alex Bugailiskis

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Former Cdn Amb/HC: Italy, Malta, Albania, San Marino, Poland, Cuba, Syria, Cyprus, FAO, IFAD, & WFP. Retired but not retreating from challenges of our time.

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We are launched! @UNUINWEH established its 4th Hub at the renowned @lunduniversity in Sweden.The UNU Hub will bring together interdisciplinary experts to pioneer research and innovation in water management solutions with a focus on the Middle East. unric.org/en/europes-sec…


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Congratulations to Lund University for being named the world’s second water-focused United Nations University (UNU) Hub! Special thanks to the Governments of Canada and Sweden for facilitating this cooperative effort. 🇺🇳🇨🇦🇸🇪

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Warmest thanks to Ambassador @JasonALaTorre and his team at the Embassy of Canada for supporting the establishment of the @UNUINWEH Hub at Lund University! From Richmond Hill to Lund! Here's to the beginning of a great partnership.

Congratulations to @UNUINWEH and to @lunduniversity on this important collaboration and milestone! This creates another strong link between Canada and Sweden as we work together to build a future that is more sustainable. Félicitations ! 🇺🇳🇨🇦🇸🇪



Remembering those who gave their lives or like my father-in law Waclaw Fieglar gave up their youth to defend our freedoms. We will remember you.

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The International Advisory Committee @UNUINWEH thanks Mayor @DavidWestRH and the City of @myRichmondHill for their very warm welcome. The signing ceremony marking the official move of @UNUINWEH was strongly supported by local MPs and MPPs, academics and staff members.

Signing Ceremony with the Mayor of Richmond Hill in Canada, Mr West. Education is a human right! #UNUniversity

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Today, I’m thrilled to share news that will help shape the future of Richmond Hill! We’ve just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Nations University (UNU-INWEH) to drive sustainable urban development and smart city innovation right here in Richmond Hill!…


Very excited to be in @myRichmondHill to Chair the 27th International Advisory Committee meeting of @UNUINWEH Richmond Hill is a truly global city committed to working with the UN in implementing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Delighted that @CityCollegeNY has partnered with @UNUINWEH to undertake research on remote sensing and resilient urban systems. Thanks to Ambassador @BobRae48 for marking this strategic occasion.

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Join @UNUINWEH this Thursday November 7th for an important discussion on how to advance our efforts on Climate Change. unu.edu/inweh/event/di…


Delighted by the official opening of the #CanadaWaterAgency. Congratulations @TerryDuguid Canada has so much to contribute in the global effort to manage and safeguard freshwater and @UNUINWEH looks forward to working with you and the Agency.

Today is a great day for water in Canada with the launch of the Canada Water Agency.💧🇨🇦 This initiative is near and dear to my heart and something I have been working towards for many years. Our government is very pleased to officially launch the agency today. Canada’s fresh…

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Today we mourn the Israeli civilians murdered or taken hostage on Oct 7th and the ongoing grief of their families. Tomorrow we can speak of the retribution that has taken the lives of thousands of innocent Palestinians. Let's honour their deaths by building a lasting peace.


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An overview of the world’s most pressing water problems and the role of media in raising awareness and building new narratives Watch on YouTube youtu.be/oO4hYdqiG5A?fe…


80 percent of the world's remaining terrestrial biodiversity is located in Indigenous regions. We need to incorporate their traditional knowledge as part of an integrated and sustainable food security system. thenarwhal.ca/wp-content/upl…


'Watermark' agreement signed at #UNSummitofFuture between @UNUINWEH and @MOFA_Tajikistan Tajikistan is a global water advocate and co-hosted UN Water Conference 2023. This partnership will strengthen coordination on research, policy and capacity building. unu.edu/press-release/…


Congratulations to @GossenRhonda on her new book "The Twelfth of February". Rhonda's book provides a timely and important contribution on the impact of gender programming, particularly in countries struggling with religious and political extremism. A must read for change makers!

In The Twelfth of February Rhonda Gossen explores how war in Afghanistan influenced the spread of violent Islamic extremism in Pakistan, following the ebbs and flows of aid to both countries. buff.ly/4cAs2KO

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Great turnout @townofoakville for @TerryFoxCanada run today Remembering my Syrian-Cdn friend Nader Helbaoui who helped organize Terry Fox runs in Damascus and Aleppo & Dad who died of cancer 3 yrs ago, walking with grandchildren Angelica and Henry in Aleppo 2000. #nomatterwhat

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Wonderful film Les Barbares by Julie Delpy premiered tonight #TIFF. Delphy takes a different approach in tackling this sensitive issue using humour to underline the human connection. Quietly inspiring it shows how even small efforts can create big change. images.app.goo.gl/iSJkCfMqXj2To4…


We had a great meeting today @UNUINWEH with Her Excellency, former Lt. Governor of Ontario @LizDowdeswell As a previous Chair of the International Advisory Committee @UNUINWEH she is a fabulous Ambassador in promoting their important work. She always lights up the room!

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AI gets a lot of bad press. But in the right hands it can be a powerful tool for addressing key challenges facing our world .This latest report from @UNUINWEH reveals the broad and positive impact which AI can have in improving our impact assessment of climate change.

In the latest @UNUINWEH report, our scientists underline the opportunities offered by #AI for climate change impact assessment. In their opinion, AI can bridge the digital divide and support #ClimateAction in the Global South. Download the report: collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:9738…

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What do you get when @FullerPatriciaM and @KavehMadani get together - collaboration at its best and real hope for the future. @IISD_SDGs and @UNUINWEH are natural partners in achieving #SDG6 by improving water security for all.

IISD President and CEO @FullerPatriciaM spoke with @UNUINWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani on inclusion, stewardship, and cooperation for water security at #WWWeek in Stockholm today. 1/3

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