Events

Opportunities to join UNU events worldwide

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The UNU global network hosts events online and at diverse locations around the world. See individual event announcements for registration information.

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Upcoming Events

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Seminar

ECOWAS Beyond the States: Rethinking How Civil Society Is Shaping Regional Governance in West Africa

Dr. Kogbe discusses regional engagements of civil society actors in Africa, drawing from his recently published book.

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Nexus Seminar N.89: Observing and modelling climate-land-energy-water interactions in cold climate

Nexus Seminar

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Side Event

Unlocking AI’s Potential to Serve Humanity

A high-level fireside chat at Davos to launch the AI for Good flagship report, exploring how artificial intelligence can advance human and planetary well-being.

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Conversation Series

Webinar #1 | Strategies to Avoid Desk Rejections: Key Insights and Best Practices

This webinar series will support researchers with practical insights into academic publishing and peer review. The first guest is Dr Yogesh K. Dwivedi

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Launch of Global Water Bankruptcy Report at the Press Briefing of the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General in New York

The report declares the dawn of an era of global water bankruptcy, inviting world leaders to facilitate “honest, science-based adaptation to a new reality.”

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Global Water Bankruptcy in Focus: High-Level Report Launch and Policy Roundtable at UN HQ

This roundtable co-hosted by UNU-INWEH and the Permanent Missions of Canada to the UN will discuss emerging opportunities in global water policy

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Workshop

West and Central Africa Regional Workshop on Wastewater Surveillance for Environment and Public Health

UNU-INWEH and UNEP, in collaboration with WHO will host a regional workshop in Dakar, Senegal from 21–23 January 2026.

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Holocaust Remembrance Day – UN Cinema Screening: The Last Ones of Auschwitz

UN Cinema screening of The Last One of Auschwitz, organised with UNRIC and UNSA to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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Previous Events

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The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society

On 15 January 2026, UNU and the International Peace Foundation will co-host a public lecture by Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences.

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Science Talk: Advancing Arctic Techno-Diplomacy

Building Resilient and Cooperative Futures

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PhD Defence: Essays on labour dynamics and industrial growth: Supply chains, innovation and informality

Gbenoukpo Robert Djidonou

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Digital Earth and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability: Professional Development Workshop

Opportunity to learn from global experts on how to advance digital innovation for sustainable development.

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COP30 Youth Debrief Session

TOKYO: This event will share youth experiences and insights after attending the 2025 UN climate change conference (UNFCCC COP30).

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UNU-IIGH Webinar | Rethinking Corporate Accountability in Global Health: Beyond Rankings & Voluntary Measures

Voluntary corporate scorecards are often touted as tools for accountability, but do they reinforce corporate power and undermine public health?

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Science Talk: A policy reset for climate change

Safeguarding human security in the 21st century

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COP30 Debrief: One Health as SDG Accelerator

Virtual panel discussion on COP30's One Health governance advances

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Connecting Cultures: How Humour Speaks Louder than Words

On 16 December 2025, UNU will host a conversation with comedian and voice actor Patrick Harlan, also known as Pakkun.

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Youth Ocean Summit

TOKYO: This event will discuss the sustainability of the marine environment, focusing on youth-led marine conservation initiatives.