The MOOC Sustainability in Practice – Engineers Canada – Polytechnique Montréal

The Massive open online course (MOOC) Sustainability in Practice is a joint project between Engineers Canada and Polytechnique Montréal. It will show real case studies illustrating practical applications of WFEO Code of Practice and Engineers Canada national guidance documents – Principles of Sustainable ...

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WFEO & ICSI webinar to celebrate World Engineering Day 2024 – Inspiring collective action through communication, advocacy and best practices – the role of engineers

The WFEO Working Group on Climate Change , the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) and the WFEO Committee on Young Engineers / Future Leaders Working Group on Climate Action organized the webinar entitled “Inspiring collective action through communication, advocacy and best practices – the role of engineers” ...

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Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of World Engineering Day 2024



 

In Jules Verne’s novel, the castaways stranded on Mysterious Island regain hope when Cyrus Smith, the group’s engineer, is found safe and sound: by identifying the island’s resources, and building an oven and tools, he soon makes the island a haven of plenty.

Just as Smith improved life on the island, engineers, men and women, are ...

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The report “A strategy for inclusiveness, well-being and diversity in engineering workplaces”

Although it dates from 2014, the report “A strategy for inclusiveness, well-being and diversity in engineering workplaces“, written by WFEO Past President Dr Marlene Kanga, is the only such strategic document available in the world and is an important reference to increase the recruitment and retention of women in science, engineering and ...

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Presentation on Hydrology Training Programs at UNESCO General Conference

On 15 November 2023, in the framework of the UNESCO General Conference, WFEO Secretariat participated in the NGOs Hub showcasing joint NGOs initiatives. The “Access to Water for All in Africa” NGOs’ Coalition presented its hydrology training projects to UNESCO Member States and Secretariat. Théo Bélaud, WFEO Operations Officer, presented one of ...

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Briefing on the preparations for the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly UNEA-6

This online and on site briefing took place on 6 December 2023 in Geneva. It was organized by the Geneva Environment Network and provided an update on the preparations for the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6).

UNEA-6 will take place from 26 February to 1 March 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya.

The United Nations ...

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Report on Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange

The year 2023 was the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). To promote solid progress in the Belt and Road cooperation on science, technology and innovation, the Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange was held in Chongqing, China, from November 6 to 7, 2023.

The conference was co-organized by the ...

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Report on 41st Conference of Asean Federation of Engineering Organizations – CAFEO 41

The 41st Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations (CAFEO 41) was held from 20 to 23 November 2023 at the International Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia.

The idea of attending the Conference organized by the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO) was brought forward to me by WFEO Past President Dr. Dato Lee Yee Cheong ...

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