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Upcoming Events
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UNESCO Chair Special Session at the III LALICS Master's Academy 2026
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CILAC 2026-UNESCO Chair Panel on Science and Agriculture: Sustainability and Competitiveness
Conversation Series
The Future of Leadership: Humanity, AI and the Rise of Performance Intelligence
Symposium
Call for Papers: Economic Fitness and Complexity Symposium
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地球規模の水破産に関する国際政策フォーラム
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International Policy Forum on Global Water Bankruptcy: Science, Leadership, Diplomacy and Action in Asia and Beyond
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WINTER SCHOOL : Natural Capital, Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change, and Valuation of Ecosystem Services: A Commons Perspective
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Fourth International Young Scientist Forum on Climate Change
Previous Events
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Study Public Policy and Human Development | Online Master's Week 2026
Join our online session to learn about the MSc in Public Policy and Human Development and hear from the programme coordinator and a student ambassador.
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UN Day Dresden 2026 “Rethinking Mobility”
Ceremony to mark United Nations Day (UN Day) 2026, including the presentation of the “Dresden Local Agenda Prize 2026” on 5 November 2026
Workshop
Masterclass: Migration and Climate Change
This 2-hour masterclass offers an introduction to the intersection of climate change, migration, and digital infrastructures.
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Policy Research translated to Action: Migration and Climate Change
The session brings together experts from the UNU to examine the growing connections between climate change, migration and digital infrastructures.
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Science Talk: Global Estimate of Marine Oil Pollution
Using satellites and machine learning to track the hidden sources of chronic oil pollution in the world’s ocean, protect sensitive marine habitats and hold polluters accountable.
Seminar
Rent and Surplus Value in the Data Economy: Implications for Data Governance
The UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to announce an upcoming research seminar featuring Maria Savona, Full Professor of Economics at Luiss University and Professor of Economics of Innovation at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex. Her research focuses on technological change and innovation, employment and wage inequality, industrial policy, and structural change.
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Exploring Kita AI Webinar: An Agentic AI System for Enhancing Human Agency in Sustainable Development Decision-Making
This interactive webinar introduces Kita AI, a UNU-developed Agentic AI system for member states.
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The Road to Abu Dhabi – Science, Innovation, Diplomacy and Action for a Water-Secure Future
The Embassy of the UAE in Canada and UNU-INWEH will convene a high-level event on science, innovation, and partnerships for informed water action.
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Water in a Divided World - A Dialogue on New Global Trends, Shared Interests and Opportunities for Canada
The briefing will explore the convening role of water as a strategic entry point for dialogue and cooperation.
Seminar
Innovation and catching up: Policy lessons from Korea for Latin America and the Caribbean with Keun Lee | UNESCO Chair
Keun Lee draws on Korea’s experience to examine how technological innovation can support economic catch-up in Latin America and the Caribbean.