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55th Session of the UNU Council for the First Time in Bonn

The 55th Session of the UNU Council was hosted from 1-5 December 2008 for the first time by the Vice Rectorate in Europe in Bonn, Germany. The event also coincided with the UNU-EHS’ five year anniversary, making the occasion all the more memorable.

During this annual meeting, the international Council members discussed the decisions made at the previous UNU Council sessions. They also decided on new projects and budgets for the United Nation’s University and elected new UNU Council members and chairs.

An entertaining array of receptions and excursions were also organised for the UNU Council members. The organisers ranged from the UNU Headquarters itself, to the German government and the city of Bonn. The Council takes place alternately in the UNU Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, a developing country and a developed country.