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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Science Slam SCIENCE4PEACE

Researchers sharing their work beyond academia through engaging talks, snappy facts, and ideas that deserve a wider audience.

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Lecture

Urban Nature for Climate Resilience: Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation, Mitigation and Just Urban Transitions

ANTALYA, TÜRKIYE: This masterclass at the COP31 Capacity-building Hub will explore how urban nature supports local and subnational climate action.

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SDG Innovation Summit Malaysia 2026 (SISM)

An international youth summit designed to bring together young leaders from around the world to create sustainable impact in support of the UN SDGs.

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UNESCO Chair Special Session at the III LALICS Master's Academy 2026

Call for Master's students to join the 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

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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Previous Events

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People, Culture and Biodiversity: Advancing Area-based Conservation Potential in Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) 

YEREVAN: This CBD COP17 side event will explore how equitably managed landscapes and seascapes can advance area-based conservation under the Global Biodiversity Framework. 

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Europe RCE Regional Meeting 2026

BILBAO, SPAIN & ONLINE: The meeting will highlight education for sustainable development initiatives in Europe.

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Brazilian Public Digital Transformation from a Federative Lens

The session will explore how the digital transformation of public administration is usually examined from a national perspective.

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From Principle to Practice: Operationalizing Climate Justice

This webinar will explore how climate justice can be defined, measured and turned into policy.

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Yes, The World’s Regions Can Learn from One Another: Towards a Common Framework for Sharing Good Process

Online workshop co-creating UNU Regions' learning platform for practice-oriented exchange and capacity-building among regions in the Global South.

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Science Talk: Measuring Rain, bias: Sweden and urban

Understanding Rainfall Measurement: Bias, Techniques, and Urban Applications

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Migration Seminar Series: Diaspora Engagement in a New World Order: Diplomacy, Policy and Power

Dr. Martin Russell on the changing role of diaspora engagement in diplomacy, policymaking, investment, and talent attraction.

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Priorities for the Next UN Secretary-General

On 14 October 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Mr. Richard Gowan, Program Director for Global Issues and Institutions at the International Crisis Group.

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Lessons from the Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Developing Countries: An AI Life Cycle Perspective

This session explores how public-sector organisations in developing countries are adopting AI and navigating challenges across the AI life cycle.