Series

UNU@50

Generating knowledge to transform the world since 1975

Date Published
1 Jan 2025

For 50 years, UNU has drawn from its depth and breadth of expertise to contribute to the efforts of the UN system, its member states and the broader global community. Today, UNU continues its commitment to generating evidence-based solutions for the world's most pressing problems. Join us throughout 2025 as we celebrate 50 years of UNU impact and chart a future built on sustainable development.

UNU@50 Impact

Evidence-based Solutions for a Sustainable Future

UNU@50
Explore UNU's history, impact and future

All UNU@50 Content

Fumio Kishida

Symposium

80th Remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — The Imperative of Global Unity: How to Renew Multilateralism in a Fragmented World

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MoU signing

News

Building the institutions of the future

01 Apr 2025

Meri Joyce

BIG IDEAS Series

Sailing for Change: Civil Society Action to Build Peaceful and Inclusive Societies in the Asia-Pacific

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Ambassador Frederick Barton

Conversation Series

Change(s) in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities

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UNU and LPI launch UNU Hub in Paris

Press Release

The Learning Planet Institute and UNU Establish a United Nations University Hub — the First in France — Dedicated to the Future of Learning with Youth

25 Mar 2025

H.E. Mr. Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa speaks at the United Nations University

News

UNU Hosts High-level Symposium Exploring South Africa's G20 Presidency

19 Mar 2025

Image of a computer chip

Event

Ph.D Summer School on the Economics of the Green and Digital Transitions: Innovation Strategies Policies for a Global Europe

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News

UNU Rector Visits Aichi, Nara and Mie Prefectures in Japan

The visit provided an opportunity to explore Japan's anti-pollution measures and efforts to promote urban sustainable development.

12 Mar 2025

Ms. Batmunkh Battsetseg, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, speaks at UNU Headquarters on 3 March 2025.

News

UNU Co-hosts Symposium on Women, Peace and Security

04 Mar 2025

UNU and Ritsumeikan Univ. Sign Cooperative Agreement

News

UNU and Ritsumeikan University Sign Agreement of Cooperation

04 Mar 2025

UNU and ECNU Establish Partnership on AI-Finance.

News

UNU and ECNU Establish Partnership on AI-Finance

28 Feb 2025

Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa

Symposium

South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability — a Conversation with Japan

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Theme
SDG partnerships
Keyword
Development
Institute
UNU Centre
Copyright
United Nations University, Creative commons, 2025

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