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Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Event
Science Talk: A New Way to Think About and Measure Water Security
Understanding Water Access Through the WISE Scales
Event
High-level Policy Dialogue on Water Transversality for Climate Resilience and Biodiversity Restoration Set to Convene
The dialogue is expected to create space for policy exchange on how to better align water, climate & biodiversity objectives in practice.
Conversation Series
Egypt and Japan: Strategic Partners for Peace and Stability in the Middle East and Beyond
On 3 June 2026, UNU will host a conversation with H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Workshop
Innovative Resource Mobilization Strategies for International Organizations: From Ideas to Implementation
Experts explore innovative financing options to help the UN meet growing demands amid shrinking budgets.
Seminar
Webinar #6 | The Art and Craft of Storytelling: Writing Meaningful Literature Reviews in Public Administration
In this webinar, Barbara Zyzak will give insights on how to craft literature reviews beyond summaries, revealing patterns, tensions and opportunities.
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UNU-MERIT at the UN Behavioural Science Week 2026
UNU-MERIT researcher Sanae Okamoto joins a session exploring how AI is shaping human behaviour and policy responses globally.
Seminar
Arctic Frontiers Abroad Tokyo: Collaboration Across the Arctic Ocean
On 1 June 2026, UNU will co-host an Arctic-focused seminar to deepen Japan-Norway cooperation and foster innovative solutions to global challenges.
Workshop
Fostering innovation through academia-public authorities’ collaboration: How can universities and public authorities work together more effectively to create value for society?
Online validation workshop of the study Fostering Academia–Public Authorities Cooperation for Value Creation, commissioned by the European Commission.
Symposium
Acting Locally for Global Impact — Towards A World in Harmony with Nature through Collective Action
TOKYO: Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity, this event will explore policy trends and initiatives that connect local action to global targets.
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Exploring Noto’s Recovery and Forest Restoration — Working with Nature to Build a Future
WAJIMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: To commemorate International Day for Biological Diversity, this event will explore sustainable forest management.