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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Seminar

Digital Governance in Central Asia: Achievements and Challenges

This webinar will discuss the challenges Central Asian countries face in investing in digital infrastructure, improving digital literacy, strengthening regional cooperation, and developing inclusive and secure digital policies.

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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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Conversation Series

The Future of Leadership: Humanity, AI and the Rise of Performance Intelligence

On 27 November 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Sharmla Chetty, CEO of Duke Corporate Education.

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Symposium

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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地球規模の水破産に関する国際政策フォーラム

2026年12月4日、今年のストックホルム水大賞受賞者であるカーヴェ・マダーニUNU-INWEH所長を迎え、水問題の未来を考えるイベントを開催します。

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International Policy Forum on Global Water Bankruptcy: Science, Leadership, Diplomacy and Action in Asia and Beyond

On 4 December 2026, UNU will co-host a forum featuring UNU-INWEH Director Prof. Kaveh Madani, this year’s Stockholm Water Prize laureate.

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Previous Events

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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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Rent and Surplus Value in the Data Economy: Implications for Data Governance

The UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to announce an upcoming research seminar featuring Maria Savona, Full Professor of Economics at Luiss University and Professor of Economics of Innovation at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex. Her research focuses on technological change and innovation, employment and wage inequality, industrial policy, and structural change.

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Exploring Kita AI Webinar: An Agentic AI System for Enhancing Human Agency in Sustainable Development Decision-Making

This interactive webinar introduces Kita AI, a UNU-developed Agentic AI system for member states.

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The Road to Abu Dhabi – Science, Innovation, Diplomacy and Action for a Water-Secure Future

The Embassy of the UAE in Canada and UNU-INWEH will convene a high-level event on science, innovation, and partnerships for informed water action.

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Water in a Divided World - A Dialogue on New Global Trends, Shared Interests and Opportunities for Canada

The briefing will explore the convening role of water as a strategic entry point for dialogue and 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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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.