DNC2027
Conference
Mediterranean Edition
Advancing the Resource Nexus from the Source-to-Sea Continuum
Dates
27 – 29 Apr 2027
Venue
Sant Pau, Barcelona
Format
In person · 3 days
Theme
Source-to-Sea Continuum
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS WILL OPEN SOON
Dresden Nexus Conference
Advancing the Nexus approach through collaborative efforts.
A community of researchers, policymakers and practitioners advancing the integrated management of water, soil and waste. Together we convene the biennial Dresden Nexus Conference, publish at the science–policy interface, and turn nexus thinking into action.
Since
2015
Editions
6
Countries at DNC2025
75+
About
Nexus thinking, in practice.
Since 2015 the Dresden Nexus Conference has created dialogue on nexus thinking that fosters research and capacity-development activities in the sustainable and integrated management of water, soil and waste.
The community brings together experts from sciences and practice as well as decision- and policy-makers from universities, United Nations agencies, governmental ministries, the private sector and civil society — from around the world.
Organisers
Organisers of DNC 2027 Mediterranean
PRIMA
PRIMA Foundation brings together research, innovation and regional cooperation to advance integrated Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus solutions across the Mediterranean
EMEA
EMEA promotes economic research, policy dialogue and regional cooperation to support sustainable development, green transitions and shared prosperity across the Euro-Mediterranean region
TU Dresden
Technische Universität Dresden — a partner university advancing integrated resource research and education.
IOER
Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development — research on sustainable development of cities and regions.
Media Centre
What’s happening across the community.
Announcements, recaps and updates across all editions. English & German.
Featured
24 September 2026
EN
Countdown to Dresden Nexus Conference 2027
Since its inaugural edition in 2015, the Dresden Nexus Conference has developed into an international platform for dialogue on integrated resource management and the Resource Nexus. The tenth-anniversary edition, held in Dresden in April 2025, convened…
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24 September 2026
EN
UNU-FLORES becomes UNU Resource Nexus
AnnouncementThe new short form was announced by UNU Rector and UN Under-Secretary-General Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala during a stakeholder event in Dresden in…
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29 April 2026
EN
Save the Date: Dresden Nexus Conference Heads to the Mediterranean in 2027
Mediterranean Edition 2027 — Advancing the Resource Nexus from the Source to Sea Continuum. 27–29 April 2027 | Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.
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02 April 2025
DE
Die Höhepunkte der Dresden Nexus Conference 2025: Nachhaltige Ressourcen und Kunst im Dialog für eine bessere Zukunft
Vom 8. bis 10. April 2025 lädt die Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC) 2025 im Deutschen Hygiene-Museum Dresden (DHMD) die globale Resource Nexus…
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01 April 2025
EN
Dresden Nexus Conference 2025 — Programme Announcement
The official programme for the Dresden Nexus Conference (April 8–10) is now available.
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11 March 2025
EN
The DNC Fourth Circular is ready
As the Dresden Nexus Conference, scheduled for 8–10 April 2025, draws near, the Organising Committee has published the Fourth Circular, offering crucial…
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08 March 2025
EN
DNC 2025: Where global thought leaders meet to discuss the Resource Nexus
Abstract submissions for the Dresden Nexus Conference 2025 (DNC 2025) have been closed as our programme is now fully booked with almost…
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07 March 2025
EN
Over 75 Countries to be Represented at the Dresden Nexus Conference
The Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC), scheduled to take place from 8–10 April in Dresden, is quickly approaching, and the Organising Committee is…
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05 March 2025
EN
Dresden International Forum 2025 to Coincide with Dresden Nexus Conference
The Dresden International Forum 2025 will be held under the theme "From Conflicts to Cooperation: The Resource Nexus as a Pathway to…
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Press archive
Press releases from 2015 onwards.
Releases from the DNC Secretariat at UNU-FLORES. EN/DE PDFs hosted on the UN University CDN.
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19 May 2017 · DresdenDresden Nexus Conference 2017 — It Comes Down to the PeopleLanguages: EN · DE
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11 May 2017 · DresdenDresden Nexus Conference 2017: Over 400 International Experts Discuss the Sustainable Management of Environmental ResourcesLanguages: EN
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07 Mar 2017 · DresdenInternational Conference on Resource Management Strategies for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in DresdenLanguages: EN · DE
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02 Mar 2016 · DresdenInternational Conference on Resource Management Strategies for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Dresden — DNC2017Languages: EN
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27 Mar 2015 · DresdenDNC2015 Outcomes — Sustainable Development Requires an Integrated ApproachLanguages: EN
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09 Mar 2015 · DresdenUnited Nations Entities Come to Dresden for Conference on SustainabilityLanguages: EN
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