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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BIG IDEAS Series

Harnessing the Impact of Youth Participation in Policymaking and Decision-making

TOKYO & ONLINE: On 15 August 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Felipe Paullier, Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs.

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5th SDGs National Children's Poster Contest Exhibition

From 19 August, UNU will host an exhibition featuring SDG-themed posters designed by children.

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Conversation Series

Universities in a Changing Geopolitical Environment: Do They Exhibit Enough Moral Courage to Enjoy the Trust of the Public?

NOTICE: Due to unforeseen circumstances affecting travel of the guest speaker, this event has been cancelled.

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Side Event

Governance in the Digital Era: Lessons for Africa

On 20 August 2025, UNU will co-host a TICAD 9 side event exploring how global development frameworks can address Africa’s priorities and challenges.

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Side Event

Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education in Africa: Advancing Innovation for Sustainable Progress

On 20 August 2025, UNU will co-host a TICAD 9 side event exploring the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of higher education across Africa.

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Accelerating Sustainable Development in Africa: Perspectives from Future Leaders

YOKOHAMA & ONLINE: An event at TICAD 9 featuring Global Leadership Training Programme graduates will discuss co-creating solutions for sustainability in Africa.

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Conversation Series

Honour International Law and Save Multilateralism

On 22 August 2025, UNU will host a conversation with H.E. Dr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

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CONNECTING YOU TO — Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines

UNU-IAS will co-organize Junior SDGs Camp sessions at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

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Previous Events

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SCIENCE TALK: Towards Fair and Effective Adaptation

Developing Inclusive Climate Indicators for the Global Goal for Adaptation

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Stewards of Tomorrow: Rethinking Higher Education for a Planetary Future

On 12 August 2025, UNU will host a conversation with François Taddei, co-founder and president of the Learning Planet Institute.

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SCIENCE TALK: Nanoplastics in our Environment

Small Particles with Big Challenges

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A Discussion on Art for Environmental Justice at Mbare Art Space in Harare

Unlocking the power of art to fight consumerism, inequity and pollution.

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Webinar: Launch of the Gender Transformation for Africa Supplement in the African Journal of Reproductive Health

The webinar marks the launch of a supplement exploring gaps in knowledge and practice around the operationalisation of GTAs across diverse contexts.

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SCIENCE TALK: Equity in Every Drop

Criteria for Equitable Access to Non-Conventional Water Resources

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Diplomacy in Transition: Women in Leadership

TOKYO: On 29 July 2025, UNU will host an event to spotlight the role of female leaders in shaping inclusive, peaceful and future-oriented international relations.

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Reimagining Climate Governance: Reforms, Models and Actions

Designing actionable innovations to meet today’s climate needs

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The Future of Language Education: Nurturing Democracy Through Participation and Critical Thinking in an Age of AI

TOKYO: On 24 July 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Jun Saito, founder and CEO of J PREP.

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SCIENCE TALK: Behavioral Economics for Water Governance

Insights from Field Experiments and Future Directions