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Upcoming Events
Event
MPP Experience Day
Previous Events
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.
Event
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
Event
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.
Event
COP30 Youth Debrief Session
TOKYO: This event will share youth experiences and insights after attending the 2025 UN climate change conference (UNFCCC COP30).
Event
UNU-IIGH Webinar | Rethinking Corporate Accountability in Global Health: Beyond Rankings & Voluntary Measures
Voluntary corporate scorecards are often touted as tools for accountability, but do they reinforce corporate power and undermine public health?
Event
Science Talk: A policy reset for climate change
Safeguarding human security in the 21st century
Side Event
COP30 Debrief: One Health as SDG Accelerator
Virtual panel discussion on COP30's One Health governance advances
Conversation Series
Connecting Cultures: How Humour Speaks Louder than Words
On 16 December 2025, UNU will host a conversation with comedian and voice actor Patrick Harlan, also known as Pakkun.
Event
Youth Ocean Summit
TOKYO: This event will discuss the sustainability of the marine environment, focusing on youth-led marine conservation initiatives.