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Upcoming Events
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SDG Innovation Summit Malaysia 2026 (SISM)
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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
Conversation Series
The Future of Leadership: Humanity, AI and the Rise of Performance Intelligence
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Call for Papers: Economic Fitness and Complexity Symposium
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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
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International Policy Forum on Global Water Bankruptcy: Science, Leadership, Diplomacy and Action in Asia and Beyond
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WINTER SCHOOL : Natural Capital, Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change, and Valuation of Ecosystem Services: A Commons Perspective
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.
Seminar
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.