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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Conversation Series

Addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis

On 21 May 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.

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Seminar

Political Determinants of the News Market: Novel Data and Quasi-Experimental Evidence from India

Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Guilhem Cassan, Associate Professor at the University of Namur, organized by our partner MILE-SBE Seminar Series.

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The Community-of-Communities Across All Levels

IWLA Webinar Series - Exploring the ‘Community-of-Communities’ Within and Beyond Transboundary Waters Through a Normative Lens

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Workshop

Energy and State Aid: From EU Practice to Ukraine’s Energy Transition

Energy and State Aid Workshop - From EU Practice to Ukraine's Energy Transition

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Youth Leadership to Advance Traditional Medicine for Equity and Access

UNU-CRIS is pleased to support the dialogue on Youth Leadership to Advance Traditional Medicine for Equity and Access, convened by GITMA and partners.

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Albania’s Membership Path to the European Union: A Public Dialogue with Prime Minister Edi Rama

On 22 May 2026, UNU will host a special event featuring a keynote address by the Prime Minister of Albania.

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Exploring Noto’s Recovery and Forest Restoration — Working with Nature to Build a Future

WAJIMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: To commemorate International Day for Biological Diversity, this event will explore sustainable forest management.

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Symposium

Acting Locally for Global Impact — Towards A World in Harmony with Nature through Collective Action

TOKYO: Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity, this event will explore policy trends and initiatives that connect local action to global targets.

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Previous Events

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Traditional Medicine at the Nexus of Climate, Biodiversity, and Land Restoration (Rio Conventions)

UNU-CRIS is pleased to contribute to this important dialogue through its ongoing work at the interface of knowledge systems, policy innovation, and multilateral cooperation.

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Migration Seminar Series: Beyond attracting talent: what makes skilled migrants stay?

Dr. Julia Reinold on skilled migrant retention, onward migration, and the factors shaping long-term settlement.

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Science Talk: Reframing Water, Reclaiming Equity

A Water Quality Vulnerability Index for Inclusive Development

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The Role of Universities in International Cooperation Based on Multilateralism

On 20 May 2026, UNU will co-organize an event exploring the role of universities in advancing multilateral international cooperation.

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UNU-IIGH at WHA79

UNU-IIGH will engage in the 79th World Health Assembly, contributing to key global dialogues on health, equity, and sustainable development.

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Presidential Diplomacy and Foreign Policy: The Governments of Milei and Lula in Argentina and Brazil

This is an in-person research seminar, taking place at the UNU-CRIS premises in Bruges.

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Celebrating 70: Japan-UN Cooperation, EXPO 2025, and the Future of Multilateralism

On 18 May 2026, UNU and UNIC Tokyo will host a special symposium to commemorate 70 years of Japan’s membership in the United Nations and to explore the next generation of multilateralism.

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The Grace of a Knight: a UNU-INWEH art exhibition on water, gender, and health

UNU-INWEH bridges science and art to bring awareness to water, environment and health issues faced by women in upcoming public art exhibition

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Launch of the 2026 Global Media Awards: Water Bankruptcy — Every Drop Counts

Recognizing Media Excellence in Advancing Global Water Security