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Upcoming Events
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UN Day Dresden 2026 “Rethinking Mobility”
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2nd Next Generation Forum for Gender Equality “Our Well-being in the Digital Age, Paved by Gender Equality"
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Science Slam SCIENCE4PEACE
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SDG Innovation Summit Malaysia 2026 (SISM)
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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
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Call for Papers: Economic Fitness and Complexity Symposium
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WINTER SCHOOL : Natural Capital, Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change, and Valuation of Ecosystem Services: A Commons Perspective
Previous Events
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3rd International Conference: Geospatial Science & Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026)
Nidhi Nagabhatla, UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow, will present at the Geospatial Science and Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026).
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Redesigning Connection: 30 Years of Environmental Partnership and Beyond
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will explore the history and future of the Global Environment Outreach Centre (GEOC), a joint project of UNU-IAS and the Ministry of the Environment, Japan.
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2026 Jobs and Development Conference
The Jobs and Development Conference 2026 brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest insights on jobs, labour markets, and inclusive development.
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Building Resilient Global Governance for an Era of Recurring Crises
A webinar of the Global Governance Innovation Platform
Seminar
My Shock Hit Differently: Political Favoritism and Fund Allocation after Hydrogeological Shocks
Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Professor Giuseppe Maggio , Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Palermo, Italy.
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Science Talk: Welcome to the Anthropocene
Understanding environment degradation through human history
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2026 Brace Water Day Keynote: Prof. Kaveh Madani
McGill University's Brace Water Centre hosts keynote address by Prof. Kaveh Madani as he speaks to the mounting pressure on global water systems.
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Webinar #9 | Ethical by Design Approach to AI-assisted Scholarly Research
In this webinar, Adegboyega Ojo will share his thoughts and experience on how to further strengthen research integrity with AI-assisted analysis.
Conversation Series
Building an AI-ready Workforce: Skills, Inclusion and Opportunity in an Era of Transformation
On 6 October 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Kevin Frey, Vice President and Chief Impact Officer for Microsoft Elevate.
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Applying SEPLS to OECMs: From Concept to Real-World Impact
ONLINE: This session of the International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific 2026 will explore sustainable land and biodiversity management.