Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Lecture
Balancing Free Trade with Societal Values
On 25 March, UNU-MERIT will host a lecture by Denise Prévost, Associate Professor of International Economic Law, Maastricht University.
Conversation Series
Uniting Business for a Better World: How the Private Sector Will Help Advance the 2030 Agenda and Beyond
TOKYO: On 21 March 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact.
BIG IDEAS Series
Education as an Instrument of Social Transformation: Synergies Between Key UNESCO Education Agendas and the Earth Charter
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 21 March 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Ms. Mirian Vilela, Executive Director of Earth Charter International.
Conversation Series
Navigating the Polycrisis — Challenges and Opportunities for Global Security and Cooperation
TOKYO: On 13 March 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Stefan Löfven, Chair of the SIPRI Governing Board and former Prime Minister of Sweden.
Event
Women, Remittances and Digital Finance: Pioneering Gender-Responsive Policies and Practice
Addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.
BIG IDEAS Series
Advancing the Concept of Global Health
ONLINE: On 6 March 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Anders Nordström, former Ambassador for Global Health, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden.
Event
International Women’s Day Webinar: Investing in Women to Advance Gender Equality in the Era of Polycrises
Navigating the 'polycrisis': Join us as experts discuss gender-inclusive solutions, resilience, and global solidarity for a sustainable future.
Event
Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution — Promoting Synergy Approaches to Address the Three Environmental Crises
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will discuss the implementation status of the SDGs, and highlight synergies and best practices to promote further action.
Lecture
Japan-ASEAN Bridges Event Series: A Financial Approach to Climate Risk
TOKYO: On 4 March 2024, UNU and the International Peace Foundation will co-host a lecture by Robert F. Engle III, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences.
Symposium
Accelerating Transformative Actions: The Role of the Private Sector in Sustainable Development
TOKYO: UNU and the Keio University xSDG Laboratory will co-host a symposium exploring how business leaders can take action to support sustainable development.