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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Global Youth MIDORI platform 2026 Information Session (Japanese)

ONLINE: This information session will provide an overview of the GYM youth capacity development programme and guidance on the application process.

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Sovereign Debt Distress and Credit Ratings: Assessing Default Risk and Recovery in Africa

A roundtable examining how credit rating agencies assess sovereign risk, default and recovery in Africa.

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Responsible AI in a Global Context: Building Skills to Navigate the AI Era 

On 17 April 2026, UNU, Microsoft and LinkedIn will co-host an event to launch a new professional certificate focused on building skills and capacity to responsibly assess, adopt and apply AI.

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Global Youth MIDORI platform 2026 Information Session (English)

ONLINE: This information session will provide an overview of the GYM youth capacity development programme and guidance on the application process.

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Development Finance through a Positive Economic Statecraft Lens

A high-level roundtable exploring how positive economic statecraft can reshape development finance.

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Migration Law and Policymaking (MiLAP) Follow-Up Training Programme

Follow-up training for MiLAP alumni, strengthening practical skills in migration law and policy through applied learning and peer exchange.

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SWING – School on Internet Governance 2026

SWING – School on Internet Governance 2026 will take place in Bruges, Belgium, from 20 to 24 April 2026.

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Emancipation and Digital Inclusion: Why We All Need a Reset

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, providing participants with the opportunity to engage directly with the author.

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Previous Events

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A New Era of International Cooperation: Reimagining Relations between the Global South and North

A high-level roundtable exploring whether middle powers can reshape global cooperation and bridge North–South divides

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Science Talk: Water Innovation Sharing as Peace-Building

How Water Supply Options Can Contribute to Climate Resilience and Reduce Transboundary Conflict

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An Eyewitness Account of Japan’s Entry into the United Nations

TOKYO: On 15 April 2026, UNU will co-host a symposium featuring Yasushi Akashi, former Under-Secretary-General for Public Information, Disarmament Affairs and Humanitarian Affairs.

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Culturally Responsive Leadership and Youth Action: AI-Enabled Resilience and Sustainable Partnerships

UNU Macau’s Side Event at the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum

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MPP Experience Day

MAASTRICHT : On Monday 13 April 2026, UNU-MERIT will host the MPP Experience Day, an event designed especially for prospective students of our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP).

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Global Water Bankruptcy: Understanding the Impacts and the Way Forward for Shaping Regional Resilience and Sustainability in Asia and the Pacific

The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) hosts experts to speak on Global Water Bankruptcy and its implications for Asia and the Pacific.

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Online Q&A Session on UNU-MERIT's MSc Programme

ONLINE: On 9 April, UNU-MERIT will host a Q&A session for prospective students interested in their MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP).

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Can combining education and entertainment in video games promote pro-environmental behaviour?

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Stefania Innocenti, Associate Professor at the University of Oxford.

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Science Talk: Toward Scalable and Reliable Flood Mapping

Transforming Flood Prediction with Physics-Guided AI

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Digital Falsehoods and Global Risks: Why the UN Must Respond

Global Governance Policy Dialogue Series