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WFEO Flash Info 62 – June 2025

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Report on WFEO participation at the 2025 UN STI Forum
WFEO-ECBAP Participation at the 2025 UN STI Forum
WFEO participation at the BRICS Engineering Congress 2025
WFEO participation at the Belt and Road Forum on Engineering Capacity Building 2025
WFEO-CECB Chair Eng. Dr. Martin Manuhwa met with CAST Leadership and ECBAP IPO
WFEO Webinar on “The WFEO Code of Practice: Principles of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience for Engineers”
WFEO Committee on Energy webinar “Why is nuclear power making a comeback”
WFEO Committee on Women in Engineering webinar – Open Forum 2025
The Global Engineering Congress 2025 and the WFEO General Assembly
WFEO-WIE – “11th INWED webinar – Harmonizing data collection on Women Engineers across Countries: A State-of-Art”
UNIDO Industrial Development Board meeting 2025
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Event 2025
ARRICE Official Launch-High Level Event
IFAC Joint Symposia on Mechatronics & Robotics
World Robot Conference 2025
11th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and 9th Africa Engineering Conference
REINFORCE 2025 International Conference
35th Annual INCOSE International Symposium
The GIACC University Anti-Corruption Seminar
Strong Nations for Africa Programme 2025 (CIG)

WFEO Flash Info 61 – April 2025

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineering Day 2025
World Engineering Day 2025 event hosted by Myanmar Engineering Council
WFEO Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme (ECBAP) Inaugural Steering Committee Meeting at UNESCO HQ
Report on the launching of the WFEO Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme
WFEO Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme (ECBAP) first pilot training successfully concluded
WFEO Committee on Capacity Building successfully hosts the WED 2025 symposium in London
EACE Celebrates World Engineering Day & International Women’s Day 2025
WFEO participation at the 2024 World Conference on Science Literacy
WFEO Committee on Energy webinar “Why is nuclear power making a comeback”
Geospatial World Forum AEC Summit
BRICS Engineering Congress 2025
Belt and Road Forum on Engineering Capacity Building 2025
REINFORCE 2025 International Conference
35th Annual INCOSE International Symposium
The Global Engineering Congress 2025 and the WFEO General Assembly
WFEO Committee on Water releases the report “Engineering, Water and Food Nexus”
The Global Infrastructure Resilience Survey (GIRS)

WFEO Flash Info 60 – December 2024

In this Edition:

Message from the President
WFEO President participation to the 2024 World Science Forum in Budapest
The Conference of the Association of Ibero-American Women Engineers Architects and Surveyors
Report of Executive Vice-President Ania Lopez on activities of the Mission to China – International Conferences, Academic Collaborations, and Commitment to Carbon Neutrality
The 2024 World Conference for Internet of Things
WFEO participation at the United Nations Industrial Development Board
WFEO WG on Climate Change Webinar “The WFEO Code of Practice: Principles of Climate Change Adaptation and (in future) Resilience for Engineers”
WFEO Participation in CILAC 2024 – San Andres Island, Colombia
WFEO President-Elect Seng Chuan Tan’s participation to the Chongqing International Talent Exchange Conference
The World Engineering Day
WFEO Committee on Energy webinar “Strategies for Sustainable Development of the Power Sectors of Sub-Saharan African Nations”
World Engineering Day 2025 – Charles Rudd Distinguished Global Lectures
26th Gulf Engineering Forum
Engineers Australia awards Former WFEO President Dr Marlene Kanga the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal
Dr Marlene Kanga AO, former WFEO President (2017-2019) presented with International Distinction Award at National Engineers Day in Portugal

WFEO Flash Info 59 – December 2024

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Global Engineering Conference – GECO
WFEO at 2024 UNFCCC Conference of Parties – COP 29
COP29: Participation of Marie-Line Vaiani in the work of the UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition
WFEO President participation to the Continental Conference on Transforming STEM in Africa
WFEO President’s visit to the United States of America
Report on the international forum on the role of engineering education and science in achieving SDGs
WFEO President’s visit to UNEP’s headquarters in Nairobi
WFEO participation at the 40th UN-Water meeting
WFEO participation at the World Science & Technology Development Forum 2024
WFEO-YEFL webinar “Leveraging Satellite Data to Address Poverty: Innovations and Impacts”
The programme “Train-the-Trainers on Preventing and Investigating Corruption”
The World Engineering Day
WFEO WG on Climate Change Webinar “The WFEO Code of Practice: Principles of Climate Change Adaptation and (in future) Resilience for Engineers”
39th Indian Engineering Congress
26th Gulf Engineering Forum
Announcement of the 2024 WFEO GREE Women in Engineering Award Laureates
Appointment of Marie-Line Vaiani to the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET), United Nations
Global Engineers Explore Potential Collaborations with the World Bank
WFEO Academy newsletter No.5
IDEAS Engineering Education Journal No.22
Commonwealth Engineers’ Council November 2024

WFEO Flash Info 58 – September 2024

In this Edition:

Message from the President
The 1st Meeting of the Executive Committee for the Implementation of the International Decade of Science for Sustainable Development
10th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and 8th Africa Engineering Conference
WFEO participation at the World Robot Conference 2024
WFEO President Elect Seng Chuan Tan’s visit to the Singapore Embassy and the China Association for Science and Technology Headquarters
International Conference on Engineering Education Accreditation (ICEEA 2024)
WFEO participation at the Circular Cities Summit 2.0
WFEO Committee on Water webinar – World Water Forum Case studies from France and USA
WFEO-YEFL & Project Catalyst webinar – Engineering Insights
WFEO-WIE Chair Ing Dr. Enyonam Kpekpena keynote address at the International Conference on Engineering and Technologies for Sustainable Development
Global Engineering Conference – GECO
Launch event of the “Train-the-Trainer Programme on Preventing and Investigating Corruption”
World Science and Technology Development Forum 2024
31th Institution of Engineers of Kenya Convention
World Internet of Things Convention 2024
CPIA organiza el primer congreso bioagroindustrial de Argentina
2024 International Engineering Congress
26th Gulf Engineering Forum
Institution of Engineers Mauritius recognised for achieving Provisional Signatory status of the International Engineering Alliance
WFEO Category A Liaison with TC 309 Governance of Organizations continues to flourish and remains strong
WFEO Committee on Engineering for Innovative Technologies newsletter

WFEO Flash Info 57 – June 2024

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Signing of the renewed Framework Agreement between WFEO and UNESCO
Roundtable meetings of the Circular Cities Network
WFEO participation at the 9th Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum for the SDGs 2024
WFEO President Mustafa Shehu attended the 2024 Zhongguancun (ZGC) Forum
Training program “Leading Practices in Project Management & Engineering for Future Project Managers”
5th Engineering Partnerships Convention
WFEO Committee on Women in Engineering webinar “Open Forum”
WFEO Committee on Women in Engineering webinar “The Lives of Women: Enhanced by Engineering”
Institution of Engineers Mauritius approved as provisional signatory of International Engineering Alliance
FEIAP 32nd General Assembly and 7th Convention
WFEO participation at the 2024 Engineers Europe Annual Business Meetings
WFEO participation at the Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition – MEPEC 2024
8th Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Symposium
Global Engineering Conference – GECO
International Conference on Engineering Education Accreditation (ICEEA 2024)
10th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and 8th Africa Engineering Conference
IAEA 68th General Conference
WFEO Committee on Women in Engineering newsletter
Commonwealth Engineers’ Council newsletter
Engineering Education Review journal
Carbon Footprints journal

WFEO Flash Info 56 – April 2024

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineering Day 2024
Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of World Engineering Day 2024
WFEO & ICSI webinar to celebrate World Engineering Day 2024 – Inspiring collective action through communication, advocacy and best practices – the role of engineers
World Engineering Day 2024 celebration by the Institution of Engineers, Mauritius
World Water Day – Contribution of the WFEO Water Committee to UNESCO’s World Water Development Report
The 54th Annual Conference of the Ghana Institution of Engineering
The 25th Gulf Engineering Forum
FEIAP 32nd General Assembly and 7th Convention
Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition – MEPEC 2024
9th Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for the SDGs Forum 2024
WFEO CDRM webinar “Creating and implementing a decision support environment for risk-sensitive pro-poor urban planning and development of Tomorrow’s Cities”
10th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and 8th Africa Engineering Conference
Institution of Engineers Rwanda to host GECO 2024 in October
The MOOC Sustainability in Practice – Engineers Canada – Polytechnique Montréal

WFEO Flash Info 55 – January 2024

In this Edition:

Message from the President
The World Engineering Day – March 4th
WFEO CDRM webinar “Resilient cultural heritage to build capacity and reduce disaster risks”
25th Gulf Engineering Forum
THGA first International Conference of Women Engineers
Report on the 30th Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) Convention
Report on the 2023 Conference of the Nigerian Society of Engineers
Report on Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange
Report on 41st Conference of Asean Federation of Engineering Organizations – CAFEO 41
China Engineering Education Accreditation Association hosted the International Engineering Education Symposium 2023 – China Week
9th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and 7th Africa Engineering Conference
WFEO National Member Philippine Technological Council organized the 5th Philippine Engineering Summit
Myanmar Engineering Council hosts International conference on Engineering Education and Accreditation ICEEA 2023
The WFEO-CEIT report “Safety & Global Governance of Generative AI”
Launch of Engineering Education Review (EER) journal at World Engineers Convention 2023
WFEO Leaders presented with the prestigious Christian Josef Willenberg Medal at WEC 2023
Presentation on Hydrology Training Programs at UNESCO General Conference
Briefing on the preparations for the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly UNEA-6
Call for nominations for ICE Awards 2024
The #EngineeringChange report
The Chandler Papers: The next generation of the measurement of corruption
Signing of commitment to deliver the first transmission network for a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) by Endeavour Energy in partnership with Acciona and Cobra
Remembering two WFEO Past Presidents we lost last year

WFEO Flash Info 54 – December 2023

In this Edition:

Message from the President
WFEO General Assembly meetings and 7th World Engineers Convention, Prague 2023
The WFEO Biennial report 2021 – 2023
WFEO Side event at UN Climate Change Conference COP28
WFEO-YEFL Side event at UN Climate Change Conference COP28
16th National Convention of Engineers – Nepal Engineers’ Association
38th Indian Engineering Congress
The World Engineering Day – March 4th
25th Gulf Engineering Forum
WFEO Information Webinar on representation at the ISO Technical Committees
Announcement of the 2023 WFEO Awards Laureates
WFEO releases the report “Engineering, Groundwater, and Integrated Water Resources Management”
The announcement of the new journal Engineering Education Review (EER)
IDEAS Engineering Education Journal number 21
WFEO Past President Dr Marlene Kanga elected as an RAEng International Fellow

WFEO Flash Info 53 – September 2023

In this Edition:

Message from the President
WFEO-WIE webinar “Resilient Women, Resilient World”
UNESCO Renewable Energy Webinar moderated by Dr Marlene Kanga
UN 4th Global Conference on Climate and SDG Synergies
World Engineers Convention 2023
YEFL & Engineering New Zealand webinar “COP28 Lead Up Session”
9th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and 7th Africa Engineering Conference
World Engineers Summit (WES) 2023
International Engineering Education Symposium 2023
Circular Cities Summit 1.0
ASCE Inspire 2023
WFEO approved as UN Water and ITU member
WFEO President José Vieira meets the ICEE Executive Director
WFEO participates in the 43rd Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization
Summary Report of the WED 2023 conference “Engineering: the cities of the future”
International Engineering Alliance published translations of the Graduate Attributes and Professional Competencies Framework
ICSI Convening: Accelerating Implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in Infrastructure
The “Meet TBM Marlene, the mega-boring machine” article
Ir Prof Dr Leong Wai Yie is the 2023 INWES Distinguished Woman in Engineering Award winner

WFEO Flash Info 52 – July 2023

In this Edition:

Message from the President
WFEO CEE Side event at the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference – “Energy and Climate Change: Global Stocktake – the Engineering Community Perspective”
WFEO YEFL webinar “Lessons From Turkey-Syria Earthquake & Rebuilding For A Resilient Future”
UNESCO Webinar on Large-Scale Renewable Energy Deployment for Climate change Mitigation
World Robot Conference 2023
9th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week
World Engineers Convention 2023
ASCE Inspire 2023
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030: Reflections and Insights from the Global Engineering Community
Letter from WFEO President José Vieira: Unified agenda can draw out more cash for developing nations
Former WFEO President Dr Marlene Kanga AO awarded the prestigious Ada Lovelace Medal

WFEO Flash Info 51 – May 2023

In this Edition:

Message from the President
WFEO Participates in the first Africa Day at the UN Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum
WFEO co-hosts side event with International Science Council at UN STI Forum
WFEO Side-event at UN STI Forum “Engineering solutions for water adaptation”
UNESCO releases results of study on Gender and STEM in South Africa
WFEO successfully co-organises the Global Solutions Summit 2023 at the UN STI Forum
H.J. Sabbagh Prize for Excellence in Engineering Construction Ceremony 2023
WFEO co-organized the UNDRR Risk Reduction Hub event “Accelerating Implementation of DRR and Resilience in Infrastructure”
World Engineers Convention 2023
WFEO Executive Council approves Statement on operating Values and Principles
Statement on the need for more women in STEM at UN CSW67
World Engineering Day 2023 reaches more than 50 million around the world
WFEO hosts successful global Student Hackathon for World Engineering Day 2023
WFEO delivers Climate Change Education in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through curriculum development and teacher training in schools

WFEO Flash Info 50 – April 2023

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineering Day 2023
The Madrid Declaration
WFEO President Prof. José Vieira addresses at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference
WFEO-ISC Side-Event at UN 2023 Water Conference
World Engineering Day webinar: Collaborative Engineering Initiatives for a Sustainable and Resilient Built Environment
YEFL Webinar Smart Sustainable Communities and Frontier Technologies celebrating World Engineering Day 2023
WFEO CDRM Webinar Wildfire resilience using IBHS research
UN STI Forum in Africa Day 2023
WFEO Side-Event at UN STI Forum Engineering solutions for water adaptation
UN Global Solutions Summit 2023
World Engineers Convention 2023
WFEO Academy Sponsorship Prospectus
Former WFEO Treasurer Jaime Santamaría Serrano designated as a Distinguished Member of ASCE
Sad passing of Prof. Vilas Mujumdar

WFEO Flash Info 49 – February 2023

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Statement by WFEO President, Prof. José Vieira, following the earthquake in Syria and Turkiye
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is awarded the 2022 WFEO H.J. Sabbagh Prize
FAEO Engineering Policy and Presidential Inauguration Conference
WFEO-CEE Side event at UNFCCC COP27
World Engineering Day
“Engineering the Cities of the Future” conference
IAEA conference on Architecture and Engineering
UNESCO webinar on Smart Cities
World Engineering Day webinar: Collaborative Engineering Initiatives for a Sustainable and Resilient Built Environment
YEFL Webinar: Smart Sustainable Cities and Frontier Technologies
UN 2023 Water Conference
World Engineers Convention 2023

WFEO Flash Info 48 – December 2022

In this Edition:

Message from the President
WFEO-UNESCO Joint Meeting for Member States – The strategic role of engineering for accelerating the delivery of the 2030 Agenda
WFEO Webinar on Climate Change
8th African Engineering Week and 6 th African Engineering Conference
WFEO-WIE webinar Gender Perspectives on Achieving the SDG 5
WFEO-CECB Conference in Victoria Falls
WFEO-YEFL & YEA webinar – Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Mondiacult 2022
FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Plant Production
37th Indian Engineering Congress
World Engineers Convention 2023
WFEO Statement on Energy and Climate Change
WFEO-CAC Chairman’s Statement on the 2022 World Anti-Corruption Day
“Engineers contribution to addressing climate change” article by Marlene Kanga
WFEO leadership on official visit to FAO
WFEO visit to UNIDO
WFEO visit to ITU
Reflections from COP27 by the WFEO YEFL Working Group for Climate Action SDG13
Second edition of the “Ingenio al Femminile Competition” event
Bill Henry passed away

WFEO Flash Info 47 – October 2022

In this Edition:

Message from the President
77th Engineering and Agronomy Official Week – 77ª Semana Oficial de Engenharia e Agronomia
Myanmar Engg Council, Chair of WFEO-CEIE, hosted ICEEA 2022
WFEO-YEFL webinar – Capacity-Building session “COP27 SIMULATION: What to expect at COP27 and how to maximize your impact”
WFEO-YEFL Webinar series “Engineering the Future – Fulfilling Offshore Wind Potential”
WFEO-UNESCO Joint Meeting for Member States – The strategic role of engineering for accelerating the delivery of the 2030 Agenda
WFEO-YEFL & YEA webinar – Psychological Safety in the Workplace
UPADI 2022 Convention and Annual Assembly
8th African Engineering Week
WFEO-CEE Side event at UNFCCC COP27 – The global engineering view: Delivering an equitable, sustainable and low carbon resilient world
World Engineers Convention 2023
IDEAS Engineering Education Journal number 20
Institution of Engineers Mauritius released its third Journal on Engineering and the UN SDGS
WFEO continues to contribute to ISO Technical Committee on Governance of Organisations
WFEO participates in inaugural General Assembly of International Engineering Alliance (IEA)

WFEO Flash Info 46 – August 2022

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Myanmar Engg Council, Chair of WFEO-CEIE, hosted ICEEA 2022
WFEO-WIE webinar “Leadership for Innovation in Engineering”
China International Fair for Trade in Services – CIFTIS 2022
WFEO YEFL Webinar series “Engineering the Future – Fulfilling Offshore Wind Potential”
International Forum on Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals – FBAS 2022
ZGC Forum 2022 – Open cooperation for a shared future
77th Engineering and Agronomy Official Week – 77ª Semana Oficial de Engenharia e Agronomia
World Engineers Convention 2023
WFEO ACADEMY: Access to Training by Global Experts to WFEO Members
WFEO Progresses Capacity Building in Mauritius with site visits to all universities
“Engineering plays a key role in economic, social, and environmental dimensions of UNSDGs” – Prof GONG Ke

WFEO Flash Info 45 – July 2022

In this Edition:

Message from the President
WFEO-CEE Side event at the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference – Implementing Equitable, Sustainable and Climate Resilient Infrastructure & Local Adaptive Capacity
WFEO Side event at UN HLPF 2022 – Utilizing Open Science Principles for Quality Engineering Education to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Scientific and Technological Community Major Group (WFEO & ISC) side event at UN HLPF 2022 – SDG midterm review: what have we learned from implementation to date? How can we fast-track progress?
Opening ceremony of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development
WFEO CDRM Webinar “Infrastructure Systems for Resilient Societies”
International Conference on Engineering Education Accreditation (ICEEA) 2022
FEIAP’s 30th General Assembly and 6th International Convention
World Engineers Convention 2023
Annual meeting of the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
Dr Marlene Kanga announced as an Officer of the Order of Australia, a national honour, on Queen’s Birthday
GIACC Online Anti-Corruption Training: Short Module

WFEO Flash Info 44 – June 2022

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science
WFEO CEIT Webinar on “Build Back Wiser: Engineering a Sustainable, Inclusive and Green Future with Ethical AI”
WFEO Past President Chaired High Level Policy Session at WSIS 2022
WFEO-CDRM Side event at the UN STI Forum – Engineering Resilience in Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable Development
WFEO participation at the 7th STI Forum for the Sustainable Development Goals
WFEO-YEFL side event at the UN STI Forum “Preparing the Future Engineering Workforce to Achieve the SDGs Through Multi-Stakeholder Engagement”
WFEO-CAC & GIACC webinar “2022 Chandler Good Government Index findings – Why Government Capabilities Matter for Anti-corruption ?”
WFEO-CEE Side event at the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference – Implementing Equitable, Sustainable and Climate Resilient Infrastructure & Local Adaptive Capacity
Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers Biennial Conference 2022
13th Meeting of Professional Associations of Civil Engineers of Portuguese and Spanish Speaking Countries (CECPC)
International Student Conference on Artificial Intelligence
World Engineers Convention 2023
Current challenges of Civil Engineering – a paper by WCCE
Conversations on the future we want: UN Agenda 2030

WFEO Flash Info 43 – April 2022

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineers Convention 2023
The WFEO awarding ceremony
WFEO-CDRM Side event at the UN STI Forum “Engineering Resilience in Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable Development”
WFEO-CAC webinar “2022 Chandler Good Government Index findings – Why Government Capabilities Matter for Anti-corruption ?”
The webinars “Reimagining a STEM Research Culture: Lessons Learned from 20 years of Evolution for Inclusive Representation in Science and Engineering”
International Student Conference on Artificial Intelligence
ICEE Symposium on Engineering Education to celebrate World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2022
Combating COVID-19 – Role of Engineers and Doctors
WFEO-CIC Webinar “Green Technologies: Precursor for Transition to Smart Sustainable Cities”
Institution of Engineers Mauritius releases a book on the role of engineering in addressing climate change in the Small Island Developing States
Mr. Raj Hemansing Prayag, Past President Institution of Engineers Mauritius, WFEO National Member, receives national honour for contribution to engineering

WFEO Flash Info 42 – March 2022

In this Edition:

Message from the President
WFEO 2022 Costa Rica General Assembly Meetings and celebrating UNESCO World Engineering Day 2022
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development reaches more than 56 million
WFEO ACADEMY Training Portal launched on World Engineering Day 2022
UNESCO hosts international Round Table on Engineering to celebrate World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2022
WFEO CEIT Webinar on “Build Back Wiser: Engineering a Sustainable, Inclusive and Green Future with Ethical AI”
WFEO YEFL Webinar “Build Back Wiser – Engineering the Future: An Inspiring and Collective Young Engineering Vision”
WGIC Spatial Digital Twins event – Trends, Opportunities and the Way Forward
WFEO Awards Ceremony
WFEO, INWES and ISC Side Event at the UN Women CSW66 – Women Leading on Equitable and Inclusive Solutions to address the Climate Emergency
UNESCO and WFEO Side event at the UN Women CSW66 – Role of Women in STEM in addressing Climate Change
WFEO WIE CSW66 Parallel Event – Creating Gender Inclusive Engineering & Technology to Address Climate Change
WFEO releases the report “Adaptation to Climate Change: Water and Engineering”
Achieving SDG 6 (Water goals): Contribution from engineering
World Federation of Engineering Organizations Statement on Ukraine
IAEA Seal of Resilience for important Facilities and Infrastructure
Key Technologies Shaping the Future: Foresight and strategic recommendations
Rising to the Top Book III and IV
CDRM member David Brunsdon receives New Zealand National Honor

WFEO Flash Info 41 – December 2021

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineering Day 2022
Updates about the 2022 Executive Council and General Assembly meetings
41st session of the UNESCO General Conference
WFEO Participation in the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference
36th Indian Engineering Congress and WFEO-CIC Session on Smart Technologies for Smart Cities
The Charles Rudd Distinguished Public Lecture 2022
Report on the 3rd World Science and Technology Development Forum
WFEO WIE webinar on Female Retention and Leadership in Engineering
WFEO Committee on Young Engineers / Future Leaders Webinar series “Engineering the Future” No. 5 “Ethics in Engineering”
Philippine Technological Council Women in Engineering Network host INWES Asia Pacific Nation Network Meeting and Conference – celebrating 10 years
ICACIT Symposium on Engineering Education
Gender Equality in Science: Inclusion and Participation of Women in Global Science Organizations – Results of two global surveys
ICEE Symposium on Engineering Education
CAC Chairman’s Statement on the 2021 World Anti-Corruption Day
Institution of Engineers Kenya Hosts 28th IEK Annual International Conference
IFEES, GEDC and WEEF Conference on Diversity and Ethics in Education for an Inclusive and Sustainable World
WFEO at the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development
UNESCO Engineering Report: French and Chinese translations available

WFEO Flash Info 40 – October 2021

In this Edition:

Message from the President
UNESCO renewal of the associate status of WFEO
WFEO Participation in the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference
Report on the second United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference & Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for Sustainable Transport
International Engineering Alliance publishes approved revised Graduate Attributes and Professional Competencies Framework (GAPC), supported by UNESCO and WFEO
ISO publishes first ever international standard for good governance
WFEO Participation in the 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services
WFEO Committee on Energy symposium: Energy transition and Covid-19 crisis: the role of engineers
Increasing the participation of women in the climate change debate, including as leaders, is essential for a carbon-zero future
19th session of the UNIDO’s General Conference
WFEO WIE webinars on Intersectionality of Gender, Climate Change and Engineering
WFEO WIE Webinar “Engineering Workforce Capacity Building – to increase diversity and inclusivity in the future skills pipeline”
WFEO Committee on Disaster Risk Management celebrates the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Report on Virtual Symposium for FAEO Women in Engineering Committee – Achieving Gender Equality in Africa – Perspective of Female Engineers
WFEO-CEIT Online Open Courses
Royal Academy of Engineering & CESAER – Key Technologies Shaping the Future
Massive Open On-Line Course – Sustainability in Practice – Seventh Delivery
International Network for Women Engineers and Scientists confers 2021 INWES Distinguished Service Award to WFEO Immediate Past President Dr Marlene Kanga
WES 2022 website

WFEO Flash Info 39 – July 2021

In this Edition:

Message from the President
WFEO Webinar: HLPF 2021 – Deploying Global Youth Capacity in UN Policy and Engineering for SDG 13
Announcement of approval by IEA of the revised GAPC
PEC Deans International Conference – Presentation of Reviewed GAPC Framework
GAPC Framework presented at TVET Workshop
WFEO OCE Climate Change Education Workshop
UN releases “Resource Guide on Artificial Intelligence Strategies”
ISO publishes new handbook with guidance on ISO 37001 Anti-bribery management systems
UN Expert Group Meeting for 2021 HLPF
STI Forum 2021 Side Event “Engineering – Bridging the Gap for a Sustainable and Resilient Recovery”
Engineers Australia Climate Smart Engineering Conference
WFEO Committee on Energy: Energy transition and Covid-19 crisis: the role of engineers
China 5G Application Innovation Conference
First ASRIC Conference on Engineering Sciences
5th World Landslide Forum
Marc Rumeau elected new IESF President
Martin Dulcini elected new AIU President

WFEO Flash Info 38 – April 2021

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineering Day 2021 – achieves growth in reach and celebration success
World Engineering Day – Engineering for A Healthy Planet: Celebrating the UNESCO Engineering Report
World Engineering Day – Young Engineers Panel Discussion at the Main Event
Engineering Leaders Podcasts
WFEO Climate Stories by ICE UK
Celebration of World Engineering Day by UNESCO Jakarta
WFEO Celebrates: Rising to the Top – Global Women Engineering Leaders Share their Journeys to Success
Philippines Technological Council Celebrates World Engineering day
WFEO-CDRM Webinar Towards resilient societies – The Engineering Contribution
Launch of Engineering the Future of Mauritius and the World – Engineering and the UN Sustainable Development Goals in a Small Island Developing State
Roadmap to the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals – Advancing Sustainable and Climate Resilient Infrastructure
The awarding ceremony of the WFEO GREE Women in Engineering Award 2020
Webinar Women in STEM in Time of the Pandemic – Facing Challenges, Finding Resilience
Stakeholder Online Briefing of the STI Forum on Sustainable Development
WFEO, INWES and ISC host a webinar on the role of women in STEM at the UN CSW65
WFEO INWES Statement on the importance of women in advancing the SDGs
International Conference on Engineering Education Accreditation – ICEEA 2021
WFEO YEFL Webinar series “Engineering the Future” No4 – Young Engineers = Board Members ?
The role of engineers in the effort to achieve SDG 6 – A White Paper
Virtual Dialogue between NGOs and UN Office at Geneva
Congratulations to Jeanette Southwood, Engineers Canada Vice President

WFEO Flash Info 37 – December 2020

In this Edition:

Message from the President
International Conference on Engineering Education Accreditation – ICEEA 2021
WFEO, World Geospatial Industry Council and UN Expert Committee on Geo-Spatial Information Workshop: Build back better cities with GeoBIM technologies
World Engineers Symposium
Philippine Technological Council ACE 2020
Institution of Engineers Kenya Conference
International Forum on AI and the Futures of Education
World Conference on Science Literacy 2020
World Forum on Science and Technology Development
International Forum on Engineering Education 2020
WFEO YEFL Webinar series “Engineering the Future” No3 – Volunteering for the Future
FEIAP-WFEO-FAEO Jointly Host Conference on Engineering Education
KLESF Webinar Careers of Young women engineers
Launch of Rising to the Top Book II
FIDIC special webinar “Recovery with integrity” for UN’s International Anti-Corruption Day
Podcast of Dr Marlene Kanga on lifting STEM expertise across the board
Back story: Dr Marlene Kanga, WFEO Past President – Interview by Engineering & Technology
WFEO President attended the Sweden-China Top Scientist Dialogue & Memorial Gala Dinner in the Spirit of Nobel
Reine Essobmadje elected first Vice President of the Cameroon Association of Employers (GICAM)

WFEO Flash Info 36 – October 2020

In this Edition:

Message from the President
50 Year history book of the Federation available on the website
World Engineers Symposium
WEEF & GEDC 2020 Conference – Disruptive Engineering Education amidst Global Challenges
Update on Project with International Standards Organisation (ISO) and WFEO
Update on Project with International Engineering Alliance (IEA) and WFEO
China Beijing International High-Tech Expo & WFEO webinar “A Sustainable Future: Young Engineers and 4IR”
WFEO Participation in the 2020 ZGC Forum
WFEO-YEFL Webinar “Engineering the Future” #2 Climate Action
CFIA Costa Rica becomes a Signatory of the International Engineering Alliance Washington Accord
Bridge Over the Straight of Messina – Developing the Italian South
Engineering and SDGs for Humanitarian Solutions – Humanitarian Innovation Hackathon
The successful launching of the CAFEO Interactive Platform
Reine Mbang Essobmadje, winner of the EPIC Awards 2020 “Women inspiring women”

WFEO Flash Info 35 – July 2020

In this Edition:

Message from the President
WFEO Webinar on Diversity and Inclusion
Webinars on the IEA Graduate Attributes and Professional Competencies Framework
WFEO consultation on draft international standard ISO 37000 – Governance of organisations
Report on the WFEO Webinar: HLPF 2020 – Side-event
ISC Webinar: HLPF 2020 – Side-event
WFEO YE/FL Webinar – Engineering the Future: Resilience and Sustainability For Young Engineers
Webinar on Global Science and Technology Development and Governance under the COVID-19 Epidemic Agenda
Webinar on Global Engineering in the Context of COVID-19
WFEO President attended the FEIAP FAEO MOU Signing Ceremony
Webinar on Responsibility and Accountability of Stakeholders in the Construction Industry
WFEO President attented the 4th World Intelligence Congress – WIC2020
WFEO Participation in the Creativity 2030 Forum
WFEO position to the build-back-better call for arms
WFEO Statement for International Women in Engineering Day

WFEO Flash Info 34 – May 2020

In this Edition:

Message from the President
COVID-19 Information Portal
Engineering Leaders podcasts
The Value of Engineering in Critical Times
Reports of the WED Celebration events
Webinar: Responding to COVID-19
Peruvian Engineering Week – Webinar: Engineering in the context of COVID-19
High-Level Political Forum 2020
Global Leadership in the 21st Century e-Conference
UNESCO Jakarta SEEAP meeting
GIACC Resource Centre
Official launch of the UNESCO Forum

WFEO Flash Info 33 – March 2020

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineering Day Videos
World Engineering Day Messages from WFEO and UNESCO
World Engineering Day Reports
Global activities and communications
Engineering Heroes podcasts for World Engineering Day
World Engineering Day in the Media
Open On-Line Course “Risk Management for Tsunami-Related Disasters”
Big Data and AI Principles in Engineering
Fourth Delivery of MOOC – Sustainability in Practice – in English and French
UN / WFEO Call for Innovations – Youth Creativity for Sustainable Transport
First Myanmar Women Engineer Summit

WFEO Flash Info 32 – December 2019

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineers Convention 2019 – WEC 2019
World Engineering Day Announcement at WEC2019
WFEO Plenary on Engineering Education
WFEO General Assembly, Executive Council and committee meetings
Launch of WFEO 50 year History
UN – MoST Joint Capacity Building Workshop on STI for Sustainable Development
International Forum on NGOs – UNESCO – Challenging inequalities
WFEO Declaration on Climate Emergency
World Engineering Day – Global Engineer Survey
WFEO CEIT Survey on Big Data and AI Principles in Engineering
Fourth Delivery of MOOC – Sustainability in Practice – in English and French
The Kyoto Landslide Commitment 2020

WFEO Flash Info 31 – October 2019

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineers Convention 2019 – WEC 2019
Why the world’s engineers need to come together to build a better future
Celebrate World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development on 4th March 2020 and every year thereafter!
Third Delivery of Massive Open On-Line Course – Sustainability in Practice – in English and French
International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES18) Call for Abstracts Now Open
WFEO CEIT Survey on Big Data and AI Principles in Engineering
Report on UN SDG Summit 2019
Civil Engineering Summit – CES2019
Institution of Engineers India Centenary Celebrations
WFEO participation in the 63rd IAEA General Conference
WSIS Review meeting on “Digital Transformation for achieving the SDGs”
WFEO participation at the World Robot Conference 2019
CEIT Innovation Stories 01 – Blasting Away the Iced Floods
Book on Women Leaders in Engineering
Airbus Diversity Award
Chemeca Medal for outstanding contributions to chemical engineering awarded to WFEO President Dr Marlene Kanga

WFEO Flash Info 30 – August 2019

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineers Convention 2019 – WEC 2019
WFEO participation at the UN HLPF Forum 2019
WFEO participation at the International Engineering Alliance Meetings 2019
WFEO report on the International Conference on Engineering and Food Security in Africa
UNESCO 6th Africa Engineering Week & 4th Africa Engineering Conference 2019
World Robot Conference 2019 – WRC 2019
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development in the media

WFEO Flash Info 29 – June 2019

In this Edition:

Message from the President
2019 WFEO GREE Women in Engineering Award
4th March 2020 – 1st World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development
UNESCO 6th Africa Engineering Week & 4th Africa Engineering Conference 2019
World Engineers Convention 2019 – WEC 2019
EFS Africa – International Conference on Engineering and Food Security in Africa
WFEO participation in UN STI Forum 2019
WFEO at the World Intelligence Congress – WIC 2019
World Robot Conference 2019 – WRC 2019

WFEO Flash Info 28 – April 2019

In this Edition:

Message from the President
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development – 4th March
WFEO Extended Board Meetings, University of Ljubljana
WCF2019 in Ljubljana, Slovenia
World Engineers Convention 2019 – WEC 2019 – Early Bird Registration
EFS Africa – International Conference on Engineering and Food Security in Africa
STI Forum 2019 – Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs
Report on the Workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs
Report on Mobile Learning Week 2019
WFEO at the CSW63
World Robot Conference 2019
Planning education in the AI era: Lead the leap
The Report of GenderInSITE
WFEO’s 50th anniversary video

WFEO Flash Info 27 – February 2019

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Presentation by WFEO on Capacity Building for Engineering in Africa
Presentation by WFEO on Capacity Building for Engineering to UNESCO Member Delegations
World Construction Forum 2019 – WCF2019
World Engineers Convention 2019 – WEC 2019 – Early Bird Registration
EFS Africa – International Conference on Engineering and Food Security in Africa
Report of the 30th UN Water meeting
DiscoverE 2019 Global Marathon
Second Delivery of Massive Open On-Line Course – Sustainability in Practice
WFEO Application to UN SDG Awards
The 6th edition of the National Engineering Days – #JNI2019

WFEO Flash Info 26 – December 2018

In this Edition:

Message from the President
GEC 2018 Report
World Engineers Convention 2019 – WEC 2019 – Call for Abstracts
World Construction Forum 2019 – WCF 2019 – Early Bird Registration
Report on the UN Climate Conference COP24 Side Event
Report on the International Forum on Engineering Capacity
Report on the 46th UNIDO Industrial Development Board 2018
WFEO attends meeting of International Engineering Alliance
The UNESCO STEM and Gender Advancement (SAGA) Launch
Report on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Knowledge Day event at UNESCO
WFEO meets Nigeria Delegation to UNESCO
City of Sydney discusses sustainable cities
Dr. Marlene Kanga 2018 Engineers Australia Professional Engineer of the Year

WFEO Flash Info 25 – October 2018

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Global Engineering Congress – GEC2018
Result of the 2018 Dr. Zuheir Alami WFEO Award for Engineering Innovation
Result of the 2018 GREE WFEO Women in Engineering Award
Results of the 2018 Young Engineers Competition
WFEO participation in the 62nd IAEA General Conference
Celebrating WFEO 50th anniversary and membership of Myanmar Engineering Council and Myanmar Engineering Society
Celebrating WFEO 50th anniversary at FEIAP General Assembly and WFEO CIC Seminar of 4th Industrial Revolution
Africa Engineering Week 2018 / Africa Engineering Conference
WFEO attends Inaugural General Assembly of International Science Council
World Engineers Convention 2019 Call for Abstracts
Massive Open On-Line Course – Engineers Canada – Sustainability in practice
WFEO meeting with OECD

WFEO Flash Info 24 – July / August 2018

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Global Engineering Congress – GEC2018
Workshop on Human and Artificial Intelligence during the 2nd World Intelligence Congress
World Construction Forum 2019 – WCF2019
World Robot Conference – WRC 2018
ICEWILA Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Symposium
World Conference on Science Literacy 2018
Africa Engineering Week 2018 / Africa Engineering Conference
Institution of Engineers Mauritius International Conference – 70th anniversary
IEEE TALE 2018 – International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education
“Blaze: Working Women, Public Leaders” exhibition
Cyber Security – an emerging risk from the convergence of IT and IoT
The Airbus GEDC Diversity Award

WFEO Flash Info 23 – May 2018

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Global Engineering Congress – GEC2018
“Engineering: Building a Better and Sustainable Future” video
WFEO at the UN CSW62
ECOSOC Partnership Forum 2018
ISTIC 10th Anniversary celebration and International Conference on Climate Change Education: addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 13
SPEA Symposium on Sustainable Infrastructure Successful Economy and celebrating WFEO 50th Anniversary: addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11
Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers Biennial Conference 2018
David Lapp awarded the 2018 Ontario Professional Engineers Engineering Medal
International Women in Engineering Day 2018 – INWED18
Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

WFEO Flash Info 22 – April 2018

In this Edition:

Message from the President
Global Engineering Congress – GEC2018
WFEO Symposium and 50th anniversary celebrations
International Women’s Day and WIE 10th Anniversary Celebration
UNESCO ERII Meeting
OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum
WFEO 50th Anniversary celebrations at Insitituto de la Ingenieria de Espana (IIE)
WFEO 50th Anniversary celebrations at Ordem dos Engenheiros (OdE)
Report of the Ninth Session of the World Urban Forum
Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

WFEO Flash Info 21 – March 2018

In this Edition:

Message from the President
2018 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum
The International Engineering Symposium – Sustainable Infrastructure, Successful Economy
The United Nations World Water Development Report
Report of the Global SDG 7 Conference on Energy
Report on the National Union of Engineers Organizations of Senegal (UNISEN) at the Entretiens Eurafricains of Dakar
WFEO President Dr. Marlene Kanga AM at Institution of Engineers India (IEI) National Congress
World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2017-2018
Empowering young engineers to progress sustainable development – Techfest 2017
Congratulations to Eng. Rathore on receiving Padmashree in India National Day Honour

WFEO Flash Info 20 – January 2018

In this Edition:

Message from the President
The WFEO Sponsorship Prospectus
Global SDG 7 Conference on Energy
8th World Water Forum 2018
India Engineering Workforce Study
Huffington Post article “A female leadership at WFEO”
Peter Greenwood ends his long-standing commitment to WFEO

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