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Upcoming Events
Side Event
Fostering Sustainability Science Leadership: Synergies for Bridging Capacities Across Environmental and Developmental Policy Agendas
Event
Science Talk: Exploring the Relationships Between Housing and Food for Latinx Newcomers in Toronto
Side Event
Youth-led Urban Futures: Co-Creating Change Across Generations
Side Event
Climate-resilient Landscapes for the GGA: Indicator-aligned Innovations for Land, Water and Biodiversity Restoration
Side Event
From Traditional Gardens to Future Cities: Youth-led Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience — Ideas from Kanazawa, Japan
Seminar
War, Trauma, and Survival: A Child Survivor’s Journey Through Genocide and Displacement
Previous Events
Conference
High-level Conference on Women, Peace and Digital Transformation: Economic Inclusion for Lasting Stability
On 17 November 2025, ERIA and UNU will co-host a conference focused on increasing women’s digital inclusion to unlock their potential in driving economic and social stability.
Event
GIAHS International Study Programme 2025 Presentation
WAJIMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: This event will feature student presentations on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems in Italy and Japan.
Side Event
Co-Designing Infrastructure with Nature and Communities
BELÉM, BRAZIL: This session at the COP30 Resilience Hub will discuss how nature-positive infrastructure can align climate, biodiversity and equity goals.
Event
Master Open Day
Learn about the MSc in Public Policy and Human Development at UNU-MERIT during the UM Master’s Open Day on Saturday, 15 November 2025
Event
Science Slam: Science4Peace
We are looking for scientists who want to present their research outside their scientific bubble: with entertaining insights, crisp facts, and ideas.
Side Event
The Belém Health Action Plan: Accelerating Action on Climate Justice and Health
BELÉM, BRAZIL: This COP30 side event will explore the interlinkages between health, justice and climate change, highlighting the health co-benefits of climate action.
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Minds Connect: Science4Peace Networking Event
Join the networking event for early-career researchers passionate about making the world a more peaceful place through science.
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Publication Launch: "Greening Communities Guidance: Lifelong Learning for Climate and Sustainability Action"
ONLINE: This event will launch a new publication on the role of cities and local communities in advancing climate action through lifelong learning.
Event
3rd Annual Meeting of the Greening Education Partnership
BELÉM, BRAZIL & ONLINE: This event will discuss the central role of education in climate action and showcase initiatives driving system-wide transformation.
Degree Defense
PhD Defence: Technological Change and Production Specialisation in the Green and Digital Transition
María de las Mercedes Menéndez de Medina