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Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Seminar
Nexus Seminar Series N.74 - Time for the Next Round of National Climate Targets (NDCs): Integrating Nexus Approaches
Climate change is a multifaceted crisis requiring an integrated Nexus Approach, emphasizing interlinkages among sectors and stakeholders for effective solutions.
Workshop
Post-Mining Landscape Restoration Hands-On Workshop
GLI and UNU-FLORES organize a 4-day workshop on post-mining land restoration in Dresden, Germany, featuring classroom sessions, field trips, and expert insights.
BIG IDEAS Series
Can an AFTER Carbon Mindset Enable Africa's Readiness Towards a Carbon Resilient Economy?
ONLINE: On 9 April 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Fatima Denton, Director of UNU-INRA.
Event
UNESCO-UNU webinar on generative AI and education
The webinar is designed around the guidance for GenAI in education and research with opening remarks by Tshilidzi Marwala and Stefania Giannini.
Symposium
SDG–UP Public Symposium
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will highlight sustainability initiatives at the SDG–Universities Platform member universities and their role in achieving the SDGs.
Event
RCE Youth Art Challenge Exhibition: From Waste to Art
TOKYO: This exhibition will showcase winning artworks by youth from around the world focusing on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).
Lecture
Balancing Free Trade with Societal Values
On 25 March, UNU-MERIT will host a lecture by Denise Prévost, Associate Professor of International Economic Law, Maastricht University.
Conversation Series
Uniting Business for a Better World: How the Private Sector Will Help Advance the 2030 Agenda and Beyond
TOKYO: On 21 March 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact.
BIG IDEAS Series
Education as an Instrument of Social Transformation: Synergies Between Key UNESCO Education Agendas and the Earth Charter
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 21 March 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Ms. Mirian Vilela, Executive Director of Earth Charter International.
Conversation Series
Navigating the Polycrisis — Challenges and Opportunities for Global Security and Cooperation
TOKYO: On 13 March 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Stefan Löfven, Chair of the SIPRI Governing Board and former Prime Minister of Sweden.