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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CILAC 2026-UNESCO Chair Panel on Science and Agriculture: Sustainability and Competitiveness

A roundtable at Foro CILAC 2026 on how science and innovation are transforming agriculture, sustainability and competitiveness in Latin America

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Symposium

Call for Papers: Economic Fitness and Complexity Symposium

The Economic Fitness and Complexity Symposium invites research on innovation, structural change and development.

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WINTER SCHOOL : Natural Capital, Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change, and Valuation of Ecosystem Services: A Commons Perspective

This Winter School takes place in India from 7 til 12 December 2026. The last date to apply is 31 October 2026 (limited seats).

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Fourth International Young Scientist Forum on Climate Change

The Fourth International Young Scientist Forum (IYSF) on Climate Change, will be convened under the theme “AI-Empowered Forest-Based Solutions.”

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Training

United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development

This program, designed for bachelor's and master's students, introduces the use of AI for public policy with a truly multidisciplinary perspective

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Training

AI Research for Better Policy

This unique 1-week training, designed for PhD students, early-career researchers and working professionals, introduces the use of AI for research

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Previous Events

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Webinar #8 | Lessons Learned from Decades as a Public Administration Editor

James L. Perry will discuss how to effectively and meaningfully serve as a peer reviewer, editorial board member, and editor in today's landscape.

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Joint International Economics - UNU-CRIS Seminar: Mapping Climate-Related Planned Relocation and Retreat: Insights from Global and European Databases

Within the field of human climate mobility, planned relocation and retreat remain among the understudied forms of mobility.

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Trajectories of Change in the Japanese Economy

On 3 September 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Professor D. Hugh Whittaker, Professor in the Economy and Business of Japan at the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies.

Lecture -

Prof. Fatima Denton to give keynote speech at UNU-INRA's 2026 Kwapong Lecture

Theme: "The Age of Contradictions: Reflections on Power, Narratives and Green Transitions."

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Science Talk: Bridging Climate Science and Engineering through Climate-Informed Engineering

Translating Climate Projections into Resilient Engineering Solutions

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Exhibition: “Conciencia Vol. 2” by Ciro Palomino

Building on last year's exhibition, "Conciencia Vol. 2" presents a broader selection of Ciro Palomino’s works exploring global challenges and the SDGs.

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Shaping the Present, Defining the Future: Youth Involvement in Public Policy

On 27 August 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Ms. Kaoru Fukuda, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.

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The 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Lecture

Attend the Stockholm Prize Lecture by Professor Kaveh Madani at the KTH Royal University of Technology during the World Water Week.

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Science Talk: Blue-Green Infrastructure to Enhance Flood Resilience

Priorities for Implementation in Uganda and Rwanda

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Stockholm Water Prize: Meet the Laureate

Meet Prof. Kaveh Madani, 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate, and learn about his groundbreaking work.