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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Conversation Series

Shaping the Present, Defining the Future: Youth Involvement in Public Policy

On 27 August 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Ms. Kaoru Fukuda, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.

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Exhibition: “Conciencia Vol. 2” by Ciro Palomino

Building on last year's exhibition, "Conciencia Vol. 2" presents a broader selection of Ciro Palomino’s works exploring global challenges and the SDGs.

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Science Talk: Bridging Climate Science and Engineering through Climate-Informed Engineering

Translating Climate Projections into Resilient Engineering Solutions

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Lecture

Prof. Fatima Denton to give keynote speech at UNU-INRA's 2026 Kwapong Lecture

Theme: "The Age of Contradictions: Reflections on Power, Narratives and Green Transitions."

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Conversation Series

Trajectories of Change in the Japanese Economy

On 3 September 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Professor D. Hugh Whittaker, Professor in the Economy and Business of Japan at the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies.

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UNU-CRIS and the Bhutan Knowledge Exchange and Capacity-Building Programme

This programme is a strategic knowledge-exchange and capacity-building initiative between the Kingdom of Bhutan and UNU-CRIS.

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Conversation Series

The 2027 SDG Summit: What Does It Mean for the SDGs and the Post-2030 Development Agenda?

On 11 September 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Haoliang Xu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of UNDP.

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Conference

UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2026

UNU-MERIT’s Internal Conference is an annual event where researchers and fellows share work, exchange feedback, and strengthen collaboration.

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Previous Events

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The 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Lecture

Attend the Stockholm Prize Lecture by Professor Kaveh Madani at the KTH Royal University of Technology during the World Water Week.

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Science Talk: Blue-Green Infrastructure to Enhance Flood Resilience

Priorities for Implementation in Uganda and Rwanda

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Stockholm Water Prize: Meet the Laureate

Meet Prof. Kaveh Madani, 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate, and learn about his groundbreaking work.

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Land Restoration through Traditional & Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge

Exploring the role of Traditional and Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge in land restoration, biodiversity protection and planetary health.

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New Water Agenda: Entering the Era of Global Water Bankruptcy

World Water Week On-site & Online session

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Evidence for Action: The UN Water Conference Academic Hub

World Water Week On-site & Online session

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UNU Global Health at World Health Summit Academic Alliance - Expert Meeting on Climate and Wellbeing

UNU Global Health Co-Hosts Expert Meeting in New Delhi to Advance Practical Solutions at the Intersection of Climate Change and Human Well-Being

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Participatory Landscape Restoration and Social-Ecological Safeguards

ULAANBAATAR: This panel session at the UNCCD COP17 will discuss participatory landscape restoration strategies to benefit local and Indigenous communities.

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Strengthening Climate Resilience and Sustainability of Health Systems in the Western Pacific Region

UNU Global Health joined partners across the region to co-organize this free course on climate and health education.

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Science Talk: Integrated Modeling for Water-Food-Energy Risks under Climate Change

Linking Climate, Water, and Human Systems for a Resilient Future