Capacity building involves all the activities that increase the visibility of UNU Hub on Engineering to Face Climate Change and impact on policy and society at the regional, national, and international levels. These activities are very diverse and target different types of audiences. Examples include:

    • CampusLab at TUHH
    • Hosting guest lecturers and visitors
    • Organizing high-level events & inviting impactful speakers to TUHH

A wide range of activities are designed at UNU Hub on Engineering to Face Climate Change aiming at education and capacity building to prepare the students for jobs in the UN system, intergovernmental agencies, industry and non-profit organizations. The training components are offered in different forms, ranging from mandatory short/formal courses to individual/group projects, publication of flagship UNU reports and joint MSc and PhD programs. A few examples are listed below:

• Joint MSc program on Climate Informed Engineering in partnership with UNU-INWEH – building upon the already existing Research Initiative on Climate Informed Engineering at TUHH

• At least 10 PhD candidates at any given time will be affiliated with the UNU Hub with the application to join the Hub being open to all PhD candidates at TUHH

• TUHH-UNU joint PhD scholarships for applicants from Global South

The Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Richmond Hill, Canada, reinforcing the growing international role of the UNU Hub “Engineering to Face Climate Change.”

As a gateway between academia and the United Nations, the UNU Hub at TUHH provides a platform for global collaboration on climate-related challenges, connecting research, policy, and innovation . During the visit, discussions focused on advancing sustainable engineering solutions, strengthening international partnerships, and promoting innovation ecosystems aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The delegation engaged with TUHH researchers, to explore joint approaches to key global challenges such as water security, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management. The visit also highlighted TUHH’s innovation landscape, including startup initiatives and applied research in circular economy.

The programme also included a visit to the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce Handelskammer Hamburg, where opportunities for future collaboration were explored.

This exchange illustrates how the UNU Hub serves as a bridge between science, policy, and global networks, fostering impactful collaboration and supporting the development of solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future.