Educating for Futures:
Empowering Individuals and Institutions for Innovation in the Domain of Human Security, Peace, and Sustainable Development

Building on previous editions, 4th UNITAR International Research Conference (4UIRC) will place greater emphasis on future-oriented education systems, anticipatory learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as on the co-creation of knowledge across regions and generations. 
The event will take place on 18-19 November 2026 at the UN House, Brussels (Bd du Régent 37/40, 1000).

Following the inaugural focus on Climate Security (2023), the second edition’s emphasis on higher education and peacebuilding (2024), and the third edition’s commitment to bridging knowledge and action to deliver the SDGs (2025), the 4th UNITAR International Research Conference (2026) takes place at a particularly significant moment for the United Nations and the global sustainable development agenda. It aligns with the midpoint review period of the 2030 Agenda, as Member States assess progress and intensify efforts to accelerate implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. It also coincides with the first full year of implementation of the United Nations Pact for the Future, marking a shift from global commitments to operational priorities across the UN system. At the same time, the approach to 2030 represents a critical phase for climate action, resilience, and sustainable development, as the international community confronts increasingly narrow timelines for achieving agreed targets.

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