Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Symposium
SDG–UP Public Symposium
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will highlight sustainability initiatives at the SDG–Universities Platform member universities and their role in achieving the SDGs.
Event
RCE Youth Art Challenge Exhibition: From Waste to Art
TOKYO: This exhibition will showcase winning artworks by youth from around the world focusing on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).
Lecture
Balancing Free Trade with Societal Values
On 25 March, UNU-MERIT will host a lecture by Denise Prévost, Associate Professor of International Economic Law, Maastricht University.
Conversation Series
Uniting Business for a Better World: How the Private Sector Will Help Advance the 2030 Agenda and Beyond
TOKYO: On 21 March 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact.
BIG IDEAS Series
Education as an Instrument of Social Transformation: Synergies Between Key UNESCO Education Agendas and the Earth Charter
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 21 March 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Ms. Mirian Vilela, Executive Director of Earth Charter International.
Conversation Series
Navigating the Polycrisis — Challenges and Opportunities for Global Security and Cooperation
TOKYO: On 13 March 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Stefan Löfven, Chair of the SIPRI Governing Board and former Prime Minister of Sweden.
Event
Women, Remittances and Digital Finance: Pioneering Gender-Responsive Policies and Practice
Addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.
BIG IDEAS Series
Advancing the Concept of Global Health
ONLINE: On 6 March 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Anders Nordström, former Ambassador for Global Health, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden.
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International Women’s Day Webinar: Investing in Women to Advance Gender Equality in the Era of Polycrises
Navigating the 'polycrisis': Join us as experts discuss gender-inclusive solutions, resilience, and global solidarity for a sustainable future.
Event
Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution — Promoting Synergy Approaches to Address the Three Environmental Crises
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will discuss the implementation status of the SDGs, and highlight synergies and best practices to promote further action.