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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Seminar

Webinar: Launch of the Gender Transformation for Africa Supplement in the African Journal of Reproductive Health

The webinar marks the launch of a supplement exploring gaps in knowledge and practice around the operationalisation of GTAs across diverse contexts.

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Event

SCIENCE TALK: Nanoplastics in our Environment

Small Particles with Big Challenges

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BIG IDEAS Series

Harnessing the Impact of Youth Participation in Policymaking and Decision-making

TOKYO & ONLINE: On 15 August 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Felipe Paullier, Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs.

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Side Event

Governance in the Digital Era — Lessons for Africa

On 20 August 2025, UNU will co-host a TICAD 9 side event exploring how global development frameworks can address Africa’s priorities and challenges.

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Side Event

Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education in Africa: Advancing Innovation for Sustainable Progress

On 20 August 2025, UNU will co-host a TICAD 9 side event exploring the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of higher education across Africa.

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Side Event

Accelerating Sustainable Development in Africa: Perspectives from Future Leaders

YOKOHAMA & ONLINE: An event at TICAD 9 featuring Global Leadership Training Programme graduates will discuss co-creating solutions for sustainability in Africa.

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Conversation Series

Bridges and Borders: Multicultural Exchange and Peacebuilding in the AI Era

On 8 September 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Professor Valerio de Cesaris, Rector of the University for Foreigners of Perugia.

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Degree Defense

PhD Defence: Trapped in Poverty: Persistent Poverty in the Context of Global Crises

PhD defence Teresa Janz

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Previous Events

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SCIENCE TALK: Equity in Every Drop

Criteria for Equitable Access to Non-Conventional Water Resources

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Diplomacy in Transition: Women in Leadership

TOKYO: On 29 July 2025, UNU will host an event to spotlight the role of female leaders in shaping inclusive, peaceful and future-oriented international relations.

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Reimagining Climate Governance: Reforms, Models and Actions

Designing actionable innovations to meet today’s climate needs

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The Future of Language Education: Nurturing Democracy Through Participation and Critical Thinking in an Age of AI

TOKYO: On 24 July 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Jun Saito, founder and CEO of J PREP.

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SCIENCE TALK: Behavioral Economics for Water Governance

Insights from Field Experiments and Future Directions

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United Nations University Hub Launch Ceremony at University of Pretoria

Official launch ceremony of the UNU Hub on Resilient Environment, Agriculture, Climate and Health for Africa (REACH-AFRICA)

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Roundtable dialogue on Beyond SDGs

An experts dialogue to reflect on the future of global sustainable development beyond the 2030 Agenda.

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2025 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum

ONLINE: As part of the 2025 HLPF, this special event will discuss how higher education can foster science-driven solutions for sustainable development.

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Human Security and the Health Impacts of Ocean Plastic Pollution — Interlinkages between SDG 3 and SDG 14

NEW YORK: This side event of the 2025 UN HLPF will discuss how marine plastic contamination is affecting human health and well-being.

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Workshop on Innovative Resource Mobilization Strategies for International Organizations

Identifying concrete financing mechanisms to strengthen multilateral institutions and support delivery of global public goods.