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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Workshop

Yes, The World’s Regions Can Learn from One Another: Towards a Common Framework for Sharing Good Process

Online workshop co-creating UNU Regions' learning platform for practice-oriented exchange and capacity-building among regions in the Global South.

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Seminar

Brazilian Public Digital Transformation from a Federative Lens

The session will explore how the digital transformation of public administration is usually examined from a national perspective.

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From Principle to Practice: Operationalizing Climate Justice

This webinar will explore how climate justice can be defined, measured and turned into policy.

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Europe RCE Regional Meeting 2026

BILBAO, SPAIN & ONLINE: The meeting will highlight education for sustainable development initiatives in Europe.

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Side Event

People, Culture and Biodiversity: Advancing Area-based Conservation Potential in Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) 

YEREVAN: This CBD COP17 side event will explore how equitably managed landscapes and seascapes can advance area-based conservation under the Global Biodiversity Framework. 

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Seminar

Nearshoring en tiempos turbulentos with Ernesto Stein | UNESCO Chair

Nearshoring is reshaping global production, with important implications for productive development and policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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15th Africa & Middle East RCE Regional Meeting

CHUKA, KENYA & ONLINE: The meeting will highlight education for sustainable development initiatives in Africa and the Middle East.

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Studying Regions: Conceptual and Methodological Approaches to Regionalism

This specialist course aims to equip students with knowledge of foundational concepts, epistemic approaches and theories on regionalism.

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Previous Events

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Science Talk: Measuring Rain, bias: Sweden and urban

Understanding Rainfall Measurement: Bias, Techniques, and Urban Applications

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Migration Seminar Series: Diaspora Engagement in a New World Order: Diplomacy, Policy and Power

Dr. Martin Russell on the changing role of diaspora engagement in diplomacy, policymaking, investment, and talent attraction.

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Priorities for the Next UN Secretary-General

On 14 October 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Mr. Richard Gowan, Program Director for Global Issues and Institutions at the International Crisis Group.

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Lessons from the Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Developing Countries: An AI Life Cycle Perspective

This session explores how public-sector organisations in developing countries are adopting AI and navigating challenges across the AI life cycle.

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Promoting a Culture of Peace through Music and International Exchange with the UN Singers

On 13 October 2026, UNU will host special event featuring the United Nations Singers, regional choirs and special guests.

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3rd International Conference: Geospatial Science & Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026)

Nidhi Nagabhatla, UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow, will present at the Geospatial Science and Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026).

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Redesigning Connection: 30 Years of Environmental Partnership and Beyond

TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will explore the history and future of the Global Environment Outreach Centre (GEOC), a joint project of UNU-IAS and the Ministry of the Environment, Japan.

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2026 Jobs and Development Conference

The Jobs and Development Conference 2026 brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest insights on jobs, labour markets, and inclusive development.

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My Shock Hit Differently: Political Favoritism and Fund Allocation after Hydrogeological Shocks

Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Professor Giuseppe Maggio , Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Palermo, Italy.

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Science Talk: Welcome to the Anthropocene

Understanding environment degradation through human history