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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UN Day 2025 in Dresden to Focus on “Education Shapes the Future”

This year’s United Nations Day will be commemorated on 24 October at Dresden City Hall under the theme “Education Shapes the Future”, emphasizing the vital role of inclusive and high-quality education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The event takes place against the backdrop of two major milestones: the 50th anniversary of the United Nations University and the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.

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Conference

ICEGOV 2025 – 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance

ICEGOV 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, gathers global experts to shape digital governance through cooperation, innovation, and inclusion (4-7 Nov 2025).

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Event

Science Slam: Science4Peace

We are looking for scientists who want to present their research outside their scientific bubble: with entertaining insights, crisp facts, and ideas.

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Conference

Call for papers: 12th Conference on Micro Evidence on Innovation and Development (MEIDE)

December 10-12, 2025- Trivandrum, Kerala, India

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Training

United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development

The UNU-DTSD Program is designed for young scholars currently enrolled in higher education institutions or in early career research positions.

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Previous Events

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Societies in Harmony with Nature: Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities through the Implementation of the Satoyama Initiative and COMDEKS

ONLINE: This side event of the 2025 UN HLPF will explore the role of COMDEKS in achieving the SDGs and key targets under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

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SCIENCE TALK: The Geography of Invisible Vulnerabilities

Understanding the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)-Health Inequalities in Place

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Sowing Equality: Addressing Gender Barriers in Food, Water and Agricultural Systems

ONLINE: On 15 July 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Nidhi Nagabhatla, Senior Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.

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Learning from the Global Majority: A New Global AI Governance

A workshop bringing together global voices to shape inclusive, sustainable, and responsible AI governance.

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Exhibition for Peace: 80 Years Since the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bombings

From 11 July, UNU will host an exhibition on the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, nuclear disarmament and movements towards peace.

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SCIENCE TALK: Water and Food Security Challenges in North Africa

An Integrated Approach to Water Scarcity, Climate Resilience, and Regional Stability

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Nexus Seminar N.85: Nudging Investors Towards Sustainability

Nexus Seminar

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Greening Education: Transforming Circular Economy Education for Future Generations

BEIJING & ONLINE: This parallel session of the 20th International Conference on Waste Management and Technology will explore how to integrate circular economy principles into business education.

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Valedictory lecture Prof Dr Clemens J.M. Kool

Prof Dr Clemens J.M. Kool’s valedictory lecture explores Europe’s challenges since the euro’s introduction and advocates for stronger integration and solidarity.

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Rethinking Debt Sustainability to Kickstart Growth

SEVILLE: UNU-WIDER will co-organize a side event at FFD4 examining insights from debt sustainability analyses to tackle debt burden and economic development challenges.