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Upcoming Events
Training
United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development
Previous Events
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.
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.
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.