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Upcoming Events
Event
Responding to Global Water Bankruptcy: Transforming Water Governance for Resilient and Sustainable Societies
Side Event
Water for Socio-Ecological Resilience: Integrated Landscape and Basin Governance for People and Planet
Training
United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development
Conference
Dresden Nexus Conference 2027
Training
AI Research for Better Policy
Previous Events
Seminar
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.
Event
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.
Event
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
Event
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
Event
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.
Event
2nd Conference of UNU Hubs in Richmond Hill
Hosted at UNU-INWEH, the conference will showcase progress and shape a coordinated roadmap for research, education and policy impact.
Event
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Celebration Marking the 30th Anniversary of UNU-INWEH
Co-hosted by the Mayor of Richmond hill and the Director of UNU-INWEH, the event will welcome high-level guests to Richmond Hill.
Event
The UN System in the Face of Globalization and the Role of Japan
On 30 October 2026, UNU and the UN Association of Japan co-hosted a special event featuring a keynote speech by Ambassador Hisashi Owada.
Seminar
The Long-Run Persistence of Family Ties in Latin America
Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Juliana Jaramillo, researcher at the Central Bank and the Center of Regional Studies (CEER) in Colombia and research affiliate at the LSE Historical Economic Demography Group.
Event
Unveiling the Youth Agenda for Education Beyond 2030
ONLINE: Co-organized with UNESCO, this session will share young people's vision for the future of education that is inclusive, relevant and responsive to a rapidly changing world.