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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Roundtable on Water in a Changing World: Peace, Cooperation, Diplomacy and Canada's role in the Global Agenda

UNU-INWEH and Global Affairs Canada will convene a high-level roundtable celebrating 30 years of impact and advancing global water cooperation

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Innovation and catching up: Policy lessons from Korea for Latin America and the Caribbean with Keun Lee | UNESCO Chair

Keun Lee draws on Korea’s experience to examine how technological innovation can support economic catch-up in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Science Talk: Global Estimate of Marine Oil Pollution

Using satellites and machine learning to track the hidden sources of chronic oil pollution in the world’s ocean, protect sensitive marine habitats and hold polluters accountable.

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Masterclass: Migration and Climate Change

This 2-hour masterclass offers an introduction to the intersection of climate change, migration, and digital infrastructures.

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Policy Research translated to Action: Migration and Climate Change

The session brings together experts from the UNU to examine the growing connections between climate change, migration and digital infrastructures.

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Study Public Policy and Human Development | Online Master's Week 2026

Join our online session to learn about the MSc in Public Policy and Human Development and hear from the programme coordinator and a student ambassador.

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UN Day Dresden 2026 “Rethinking Mobility”

Ceremony to mark United Nations Day (UN Day) 2026, including the presentation of the “Dresden Local Agenda Prize 2026” on 5 November 2026

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2nd Next Generation Forum for Gender Equality “Our Well-being in the Digital Age, Paved by Gender Equality"

On 7 November 2026, UNU will host a symposium to promote young leaders in accelerating efforts towards gender equality and women's empowerment.

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Previous Events

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Studying Regions: Conceptual and Methodological Approaches to Regionalism

This specialist course aims to equip students with knowledge of foundational concepts, epistemic approaches and theories on regionalism.

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15th Africa & Middle East RCE Regional Meeting

CHUKA, KENYA & ONLINE: The meeting will highlight education for sustainable development initiatives in Africa and the Middle East.

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Nearshoring en tiempos turbulentos with Ernesto Stein | UNESCO Chair

Nearshoring is reshaping global production, with important implications for productive development and policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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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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PhD Defence: Meaningful E-Participation Outcomes Through the Interplay of Supply and Demand-Side Drivers

Dobrina Poirier

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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