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India water management

Brief

Promoting Water Valuation for Urban Sustainable Development in Asia

14 Jul 2025

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Brief

Advancing a Just Energy Transition for Low- and Middle-income Economies: The Role of the G7

20 May 2025

Oil palm workers in Brazil

Book

Business and Biodiversity

04 Feb 2025

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Highlights from the 2025 HLPF

Events & policy engagement at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
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Aerial view of Okayama City, Japan

Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

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AI and Sustainability Podcast

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Participants at a UNU event at the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

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HLPF Side Event Discusses Ocean Plastic Pollution and Human Health

18 Jul 2025

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HLPF Special Event Underscores Role of Higher Education in Driving Systemic Change

The HESI 2025 Global Forum explored how higher education can foster science-driven solutions for sustainable development.

23 Jul 2025

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Community-Led Solutions for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

A side event of the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development showcased solutions to foster socio-ecological resilience

18 Jul 2025

Pepper harvest in Türkiye

UNU-IAS Annual Report 2024

Highlights from last year, with special features on our 10th anniversary, youth empowerment and resilience.
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UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series

The migrant fishers in their working environment in Rayong province, Thailand

Brief

Safeguarding South-East Asia's Marine Ecosystems from Ocean Acidification Threats

24 Mar 2025

Children walking to school in Maluku Province, Indonesia

Brief

Integrating Data to Ensure Inclusive Education for Climate-displaced Populations

21 Feb 2025

Cut and packaged fruit at a supermarket

Brief

Decarbonizing Food Systems through International Food Trade and Post-production Management

13 Aug 2024