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Upcoming Events
Seminar
Webinar: Launch of the Gender Transformation for Africa Supplement in the African Journal of Reproductive Health
BIG IDEAS Series
Harnessing the Impact of Youth Participation in Policymaking and Decision-making
Side Event
Governance in the Digital Era — Lessons for Africa
Side Event
Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education in Africa: Advancing Innovation for Sustainable Progress
Side Event
Accelerating Sustainable Development in Africa: Perspectives from Future Leaders
Conversation Series
Bridges and Borders: Multicultural Exchange and Peacebuilding in the AI Era
Degree Defense
PhD Defence: Trapped in Poverty: Persistent Poverty in the Context of Global Crises
Previous Events
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Equity in Every Drop
Criteria for Equitable Access to Non-Conventional Water Resources
Event
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.
Event
Reimagining Climate Governance: Reforms, Models and Actions
Designing actionable innovations to meet today’s climate needs
Conversation Series
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.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Behavioral Economics for Water Governance
Insights from Field Experiments and Future Directions
Event
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)
Event
Roundtable dialogue on Beyond SDGs
An experts dialogue to reflect on the future of global sustainable development beyond the 2030 Agenda.
Event
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.
Side Event
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.
Event
Workshop on Innovative Resource Mobilization Strategies for International Organizations
Identifying concrete financing mechanisms to strengthen multilateral institutions and support delivery of global public goods.