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

Upcoming Events

BIG IDEAS Series

Social Media for Social Good: Promoting Well-being in the Digital Age

ONLINE: On 5 September 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Meg Hoffmann Nakagawa, founder of Blossom the Project.

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Documentary Film Screening: Paper Lanterns

On 16 September 2025, UNU will host a screening of Paper Lanterns, a documentary film directed by Barry Frechette and produced by Nobuko Saito Cleary.

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News

Announcement

Call for Submissions: 11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest

The contest aims to empower high school students to develop practical solutions for achieving the SDGs. The submission deadline is 28 October 2025.

29 Aug 2025

News

UN Report Warns: International Food Trade Diverts the World's Water Resources Towards Wealthier Nations

A UN University study finds that global agricultural trade eases scarcity for high-income populations while making water more scarce for the poor.

27 Aug 2025

News

The Number of People Exposed to Wildfires Nearly Doubles, with Africa Bearing the Greatest Burden

The population directly exposed to wildfire rose 40% globally, with 85% of that in Africa, leading to 1.5 million deaths per year, say UN scientists

25 Aug 2025

News

UNU and Egypt Co-host TICAD 9 Thematic Events on Africa’s Digital Future

The events brought together academic experts and government representatives at the intersection of education, governance and digital innovation.

22 Aug 2025

Ahunna Eziakonwa at UNU Headquarters

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