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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Science Slam SCIENCE4PEACE

Researchers sharing their work beyond academia through engaging talks, snappy facts, and ideas that deserve a wider audience.

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Urban Nature for Climate Resilience: Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation, Mitigation and Just Urban Transitions

ANTALYA, TÜRKIYE: This masterclass at the COP31 Capacity-building Hub will explore how urban nature supports local and subnational climate action.

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Speaking Jazz 2026

On 18 November 2026, UNU and BLUE NOTE JAPAN will co-host a special evening of dialogue and live music featuring renowned jazz artists and cultural leaders.

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SDG Innovation Summit Malaysia 2026 (SISM)

An international youth summit designed to bring together young leaders from around the world to create sustainable impact in support of the UN SDGs.

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UNESCO Chair Special Session at the III LALICS Master's Academy 2026

Call for Master's students to join the 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

A roundtable at Foro CILAC 2026 on how science and innovation are transforming agriculture, sustainability and competitiveness in Latin America

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Call for Papers: Economic Fitness and Complexity Symposium

The Economic Fitness and Complexity Symposium invites research on innovation, structural change and development.

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WINTER SCHOOL : Natural Capital, Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change, and Valuation of Ecosystem Services: A Commons Perspective

This Winter School takes place in India from 7 til 12 December 2026. The last date to apply is 31 October 2026 (limited seats).

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Previous Events

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Webinar #10 | The Future Challenge for Young Digital Government Researchers

This session explores challenges faced by young researchers and actions to enhance the theoretical and practical impact of their work.

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Table ronde sur l’eau dans un monde en évolution: Paix, coopération, diplomatie et le rôle du Canada dans l’agenda mondial

L’UNU-INWEH et Affaires mondiales Canada célèbrent 30 ans d’impact et font progresser la coopération mondiale dans le domaine de l’eau

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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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World Station Banquet on the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of UNU-INWEH and the World Cities Day

The event celebrates 30 years of advancing water, environment and health, while marking World Cities Day and the role of cities in building a sustainable, water-secure future.

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2nd Conference of UNU Hubs in Richmond Hill

Hosted at UNU-INWEH, the conference will showcase progress and shape a coordinated roadmap for research, education and policy impact.

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Opening Ceremony and Welcome Celebration Marking the 30th Anniversary of UNU-INWEH

Co-hosted by the Mayor of Richmond hill and the Director of UNU-INWEH, the event will welcome high-level guests to Richmond Hill.

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The UN System in the Face of Globalization and the Role of Japan

On 30 October 2026, UNU and the UN Association of Japan co-hosted a special event featuring a keynote speech by Ambassador Hisashi Owada.

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The Long-Run Persistence of Family Ties in Latin America

Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Juliana Jaramillo, researcher at the Central Bank and the Center of Regional Studies (CEER) in Colombia and research affiliate at the LSE Historical Economic Demography Group.

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Unveiling the Youth Agenda for Education Beyond 2030

ONLINE: Co-organized with UNESCO, this session will share young people's vision for the future of education that is inclusive, relevant and responsive to a rapidly changing world.

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Science Talk: Arctic Land-Ocean Interactions and Biogeochemical Processes

Using field expeditions and satellite remote sensing to track how rapid Arctic change is reshaping carbon flows between land, rivers and ocean.