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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Noto Satoyama Satoumi Talk #5

TOKYO: This event will explore the role of traditional cultural practices in the post-disaster recovery of Notojima Island in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

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Science Talk: Predictive Understanding of Wildfire Ignitions Across the Western United States

Pattens of Interactions Among factors Governing Wildfire Ignitions

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Conversation Series

Autism Assistance Dogs and Inclusive Society: Advancing Human Rights through Project ACCESS

On 2 April 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Yoshiko Paku, Representative Director of Assistance Dogs Japan.

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Seminar

Webinar #4 | Inclusion by Design or by Assumption? What Mobile Banking Reveals About Digital Policy

This 4th webinar explores how interaction challenges reveal the relationship between interface design, digital policy, and user experience.

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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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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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Symposium

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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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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Previous Events

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PhD Defence: Exploring the Dynamics of Social Identity and Social Networks in Shaping Developmental Outcomes: A Case of Rural India

Bruhan Konda

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Global Water Bankruptcy: Stakeholder Briefing and Dialogue with Prof. Kaveh Madani

Join us for an interactive Dialogue co-hosted by UNU-INWEH and the Geneva Environment Network

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Webinar #2: Identidade Digital e Serviços Públicos para a População: Desafios e Oportunidades nos PALOP

Segundo webinar reúne representantes dos PALOP para partilhar estratégias de governação digital centradas no acesso aos serviços digitais.

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Webinar #2: Digital Identity and Public Services for the Population: Challenges and Opportunities in the PALOP

Second webinar brings together PALOP representatives to share digital governance strategies focused on access to digital services.

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SDGs Café — High School Students’ Insights from COP30

ONLINE: This event will explore ways to empower local youth to meaningfully contribute to global climate action and decision-making.

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PhD Defence: Economics of Children’s Outcomes: The Role of Policy Interventions and Household Dynamics

Karol Rodriguez Cabrera

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Science Talk: NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR)

Imaging Radar Unveiling the Changing Earth

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From Regulation to Collaboration: The Role of the Private Sector in the UN System

On 25 March 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Georg Kell, Founder and former Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact.

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PhD Defence: Skills for resilience, Human capital and occupational mobility across dynamic labor markets

Renata Mayer Gukovas

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Co-Creation Session on Sandboxing for Digital Governance

The event is addressed to policymakers and regulators, civil society organizations, academia and industry representatives.