UNU@50 Events

Events throughout the world to commemorate five decades of research and education for sustainable development

UNU@50 Events

Featured UNU@50 Events

Event

Exhibition: “Reverting” by Artist Francisco Gonzalez Camacho

UNU will host the artwork of Francisco Gonzalez Camacho as part of SEEEU 2025 — European Photo Month in Tokyo.

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Conversation Series

Crime at a Crossroads: The New Dynamics Shaping Responses to Organized Crime

On 11 November 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Mark Shaw, Executive Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

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Conversation Series

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

On 14 April 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Ambassador Frederick Barton, lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.

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Conference

Dresden Nexus Conference

Dresden Nexus Conference 2025 celebrates 10 years of forging partnerships between scholars, scientists, and stakeholders to address global challenges.

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Symposium

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

On 18 March 2025, UNU will co-host a symposium exploring South Africa's G20 Presidency and steps to ensure solidarity, equality and sustainability for all.

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Conversation Series

AI Skilling for Everyone

TOKYO: On 27 February, UNU will host a conversation with Caroline McGrath, Asia Regional Leader for Microsoft Philanthropies' Skills for Social Impact.

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Conversation Series

Japan-Africa Relations Through 30 Years: Evolution of the TICAD Process and Challenges Ahead

TOKYO: On 19 February 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Prof. Mieko Ikegame, Honorary Professor at the University of South Africa.

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Conversation Series

The Future of Innovation and Creativity in a Transforming World

TOKYO: On 13 February 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO.

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BIG IDEAS Series

What Role Do Women, Peace and Security Play in Mitigating Today’s Global Crises?

TOKYO & ONLINE: On 7 February 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Amb. Melanne Verveer, Executive Director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security.

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Event

Women in Peace: Strengthening Economies to Address Violence Against Women

TOKYO: On 6 February 2025, UNU and Guardian Girls International, in partnership with KIF Japan, will co-host a panel discussion on women’s empowerment.

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Event

SDGs Café — Wells as an Emergency Water Source: What’s Their Potential?

ONLINE: This event will discuss the role of wells in securing water access during natural disasters, focusing on case studies from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

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Conversation Series

The Pact for the Future and International Peace and Security

TOKYO: On 28 January 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Tadamichi Yamamoto, Visiting Professor at Ritsumeikan University.

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