UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition Appoints UWTSD’s Dr. Luci Attala as Deputy Executive Director
The UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Governing Council has announced the appointment of UWTSD’s Associate Professor, Dr. Luci Attala, as the Deputy Executive Director of the BRIDGES global coalition.
This significant appointment was made by acclamation during the Council’s first meeting, held at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.
The inaugural meeting of the Governing Council of the UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition convened on June 19th to deliberate on and approve several key initiatives. The agenda included a UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES endorsement scheme, criteria and processes for admitting new members and establishing hubs, the creation of working groups, and the formation of a financial advisory council. The appointment of a Deputy to the Executive Director was one of the final items on the agenda.
Director of the UK BRIDGES Hub at UWTSD Dr Luci Attala is an Associate Professor in Anthropology with a focus on Environmental Anthropology (Water) and New Materialities. Dr Attala expressed her delight at the appointment, stating:
“I am honoured and thrilled to take on the role of Deputy Executive Director for the BRIDGES Coalition. I look forward to working with such an esteemed group of colleagues to advance our mission of integrating transdisciplinary research and collaboration for sustainable development. Together, we can drive positive change in order to help create a more sustainable future.”
The BRIDGES Governing Council is chaired by Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences (SHS) at UNESCO, and comprises a distinguished group of experts and thought leaders. The Council includes:
Prof. Peter Schlosser, Vice President and Vice Provost of Global Futures, Arizona State University
The President of the Intergovernmental Council of the Management of Social Transformations programme.
Ms Janani Ramanathan, Secretary-General of the World Academy of Arts and Science
Dr Mamphela Ramphele, Honorary President of the Club of Rome
Prof. Poul Holm, President of the Humanities for the Environment Global Observatories Network
Sir Peter Gluckman, President of the International Science Council
Dr Luiz Oosterbeek, President of the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences
Prof. Steven Hartman, Founding Executive Director of the BRIDGES Coalition
Prof. Bethany Wiggin, Director of the Environmental Humanities programme at the University of Pennsylvania
Dr Darina Saliba Abi Chedid, Director, the UNESCO Centre for Human Sciences in Lebanon
Dr Erika Robrahn González, Co-Vice-President of the International Union of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Sciences
Prof. Steven Hartman, Founding Executive Director of the BRIDGES Coalition, added:
“The appointment of Dr. Luci Attala marks a key moment for BRIDGES as it strengthens its leadership to address global sustainability challenges. Dr. Attala brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the coalition, which will help BRIDGES advance its mission of fostering transdisciplinary research and collaboration for sustainable development.”
About BRIDGES:
BRIDGES is a global sustainability science programme organised within UNESCO’s MOST programme, focusing on the intersection of knowledge and policy to drive transformative social-ecological change for resilience and sustainable societies. It encompasses dozens of member organizations and institutions around the world and includes collaborative networks and hubs that integrate diverse perspectives and expertise to address global sustainability challenges.
About UNESCO MOST:
The Management of Social Transformations (MOST) Programme is an intergovernmental science programme within UNESCO that promotes policy-relevant social and human sciences research and knowledge to contribute to the formulation of sound policies.
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