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UNU@50: EXPLORE UNU'S HISTORY, IMPACT AND FUTURE
United Nations University 50th Anniversary

Upcoming Events

Conversation Series

India and the World: Democracy, Development and Justice

On 23 June 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Abishek Singhvi and Prof. C. Raj Kumar.

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Conversation Series

Building Co-Existence: Towards an Inclusive Japan

On 26 June 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Ven. Kodo Nishimura, Buddhist monk, and Mr. Juan Pablo Reyes, publicist and photographer.

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News

News

Canada’s Wildfire Crisis is a Harsh Glimpse into a New Climate Reality with Cascading Impacts Beyond its Borders, Warns New UN University Report

The Central Canada fires, over 150 times larger in area than the 2025 Los Angeles fires, exposed over 117 million people in the U.S. to heavy smoke

12 Jun 2025

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Landscape Approaches for Ocean Sustainability and Resilience

A side event of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference discussed integrated solutions to support ocean recovery that balances conservation and livelihoods.

11 Jun 2025

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Webinar Explores the Impacts of AI on Biodiversity and Conservation

UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala joined the AI for Good webinar series to discuss the promise and peril of using AI for biodiversity conservation.

10 Jun 2025

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UN Scientists Propose a ‘Global Trust’ to Safeguard Critical Minerals as Trade Tensions Mount

As G7 President, Canada can lead a shift from mineral competition to stewardship—ensuring critical minerals support peace, AI and the green transition

05 Jun 2025

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UNU Annual Report 2024

Explore UNU’s work in 2024 and learn how our ideas generate solutions to improve the lives of people everywhere. 
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