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Upcoming Events
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Migration Law and Policymaking (MiLAP) Follow-Up Training Programme
Previous Events
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Global Water Bankruptcy in Focus: High-Level Report Launch and Policy Roundtable at UN HQ
This roundtable co-hosted by UNU-INWEH and the Permanent Missions of Canada to the UN will discuss emerging opportunities in global water policy
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Launch of Global Water Bankruptcy Report at the Press Briefing of the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General in New York
The report declares the dawn of an era of global water bankruptcy, inviting world leaders to facilitate “honest, science-based adaptation to a new reality.”
Seminar
Webinar #1 | Strategies to Avoid Desk Rejections: Key Insights and Best Practices
This webinar series will support researchers with practical insights into academic publishing and peer review. The first guest is Dr Yogesh K. Dwivedi
Side Event
Unlocking AI’s Potential to Serve Humanity
A high-level fireside chat at Davos to launch the AI for Good flagship report, exploring how artificial intelligence can advance human and planetary well-being.
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Seminar
ECOWAS Beyond the States: Rethinking How Civil Society Is Shaping Regional Governance in West Africa
Dr. Kogbe discusses regional engagements of civil society actors in Africa, drawing from his recently published book.
Lecture
The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society
On 15 January 2026, UNU and the International Peace Foundation will co-host a public lecture by Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences.
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Science Talk: Advancing Arctic Techno-Diplomacy
Building Resilient and Cooperative Futures
Degree Defense
PhD Defence: Essays on labour dynamics and industrial growth: Supply chains, innovation and informality
Gbenoukpo Robert Djidonou
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Digital Earth and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability: Professional Development Workshop
Opportunity to learn from global experts on how to advance digital innovation for sustainable development.