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Upcoming Events
Conference
3rd International Conference: Geospatial Science & Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026)
Event
UNESCO Chair Special Session at the III LALICS Master's Academy 2026
Training
United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development
Training
AI Research for Better Policy
Previous Events
Event
EPRM Webinar
Join us for the EPRM Webinar on 4 June at 13:00 CEST
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Book Presentation: India’s High Tech Leap – Industrial Policy and the Future of Innovation
A book presentation by Prof. Sunil Mani on industrial policy and the development of high-technology sectors in emerging economies, with a focus on India.
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Science Talk: A New Way to Think About and Measure Water Security
Understanding Water Access Through the WISE Scales
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High-level Policy Dialogue on Water Transversality for Climate Resilience and Biodiversity Restoration Set to Convene
The dialogue is expected to create space for policy exchange on how to better align water, climate & biodiversity objectives in practice.
Conversation Series
Egypt and Japan: Strategic Partners for Peace and Stability in the Middle East and Beyond
On 3 June 2026, UNU will host a conversation with H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Workshop
Innovative Resource Mobilization Strategies for International Organizations: From Ideas to Implementation
Experts explore innovative financing options to help the UN meet growing demands amid shrinking budgets.
Seminar
Webinar #6 | The Art and Craft of Storytelling: Writing Meaningful Literature Reviews in Public Administration
In this webinar, Barbara Zyzak will give insights on how to craft literature reviews beyond summaries, revealing patterns, tensions and opportunities.
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UNU-MERIT at the UN Behavioural Science Week 2026
UNU-MERIT researcher Sanae Okamoto joins a session exploring how AI is shaping human behaviour and policy responses globally.
Seminar
Arctic Frontiers Abroad Tokyo: Collaboration Across the Arctic Ocean
On 1 June 2026, UNU will co-host an Arctic-focused seminar to deepen Japan-Norway cooperation and foster innovative solutions to global challenges.
Workshop
Fostering innovation through academia-public authorities’ collaboration: How can universities and public authorities work together more effectively to create value for society?
Online validation workshop of the study Fostering Academia–Public Authorities Cooperation for Value Creation, commissioned by the European Commission.