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Upcoming Events
Event
UNU-CRIS and the Bhutan Knowledge Exchange and Capacity-Building Programme
Conversation Series
The 2027 SDG Summit: What Does It Mean for the SDGs and the Post-2030 Development Agenda?
Conference
UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2026
Training
Intensive Course on Agent Based Modelling in Economics and Social Sciences
Event
14th Americas RCE Regional Meeting
Conference
2026 Jobs and Development Conference
Conference
3rd International Conference: Geospatial Science & Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026)
Event
Studying Regions: Conceptual and Methodological Approaches to Regionalism
Previous Events
Event
Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support: Discover the Secrets of Noto’s Nature with Sakana-kun and Dr. Yoro
TOKYO: This event will explore the resilient nature and wildlife of the Noto Peninsula in Japan after the 2024 disasters.
Event
Science Talk: Water Security Under Pressure
Navigating Water Challenges and Strategies Across the Gulf Cooperation Council
Seminar
International Youth Day Webinar 2026
ONLINE: The event will launch a new publication on youth-centred and youth-led ESD initiatives from the Global RCE Network.
Conversation Series
Different Contexts, Common Health: Youth and the Future of Global Health
On 12 August 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Luis D’Souza, policy specialist at WHO, and Ms. Shion Seino, co-founder of LIAISON.
Event
Science Talk: Epistemic Accountability in the Green Transition
How knowledge politics shapes violence against—and justice for—environmental defenders in critical-mineral conflicts
Event
Science Talk: Envisioning a New Shared Future Food System
Connecting Climate, Health, and Sustainability Through Systems Thinking
Event
Science Talk: Targeting Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Treated Waters
A Sustainable Technology for Removal of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Contaminated Waters
Seminar
Greening Education Partnership Quarterly Working Group Meeting
ONLINE: The meeting will share important updates on the Greening Education Partnership and networking opportunities for working group members.
Conference
Online Panel Session: UNU Paris on Science Diplomacy for the UNESCO IDSSD Global Conference
Join UNU Paris for an online panel session for the UNESCO IDSSD Global Conference!
Event
From Global Water Bankruptcy to Implementation: Regional Solutions and Opportunities to Accelerate SDG 6, Leaving no one Behind
Side event to the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 co-organized by UNU and ECLAC