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Upcoming Events
Previous Events
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.
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.
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.
Conversation Series
Universities in a Changing Geopolitical Environment: Do They Exhibit Enough Moral Courage to Enjoy the Trust of the Public?
NOTICE: Due to unforeseen circumstances affecting travel of the guest speaker, this event has been cancelled.
Event
5th SDGs National Children's Poster Contest Exhibition
From 19 August, UNU will host an exhibition featuring SDG-themed posters designed by children.
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.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Towards Fair and Effective Adaptation
Developing Inclusive Climate Indicators for the Global Goal for Adaptation
Conversation Series
Stewards of Tomorrow: Rethinking Higher Education for a Planetary Future
On 12 August 2025, UNU will host a conversation with François Taddei, co-founder and president of the Learning Planet Institute.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Nanoplastics in our Environment
Small Particles with Big Challenges
Event
A Discussion on Art for Environmental Justice at Mbare Art Space in Harare
Unlocking the power of art to fight consumerism, inequity and pollution.